✨ The PTA is thrilled to announce the 2026-2027 Reflections Contest is now open for entries! With the theme "What My Culture Means to Me," students can explore their heritage and share unique perspectives through art. 🎨 🎶 Dance, film, writing, music, photography, and visual arts are all welcome! ✨

 

This program encourages artistic expression and cultural reflection.

 

Have questions? Contact Reflections@MountainViewPTA.org

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All submissions are due before: November 4, 2026 at 9 p.m.

 

Helpful Tips:
1. Don't forget all submissions are digital only.
2. Be sure to double check the format you submit the art entries in to ensure they align with the Reflections Program rules.
3. Only list the student's name on the digital file, not on the actual art piece.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF SUBMISSIONS:

 

 

Visual Arts  

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Architecture (2D/3D)

Carpentry

Ceramics

Collages / photographic collages

Digital art and graphics

Crafts

Design

Dioramas

Drawing & Painting

Jewelry

Sculpture / Metal Etching

 

 

Photography

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A single photo, panoramic, photomontage

A multiple exposure, negative sandwich or photograph

Original black-and-white and color images.

 

 

Music Composition

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Original pieces inspired by the theme

MP3, WAV format

 

 

Literature

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Original work of fiction or nonfiction

Prose, poetry, drama, reflective essay, narrative, short story

2000 words or less

 

 

Dance Choreography

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Ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, tap, folk Dance, religious dance, dance ensembles (color guard/indoor guard), ice skating/dancing and gymnastics-floor routine

< 5 minute video

 

 

Film Production

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Animation

Narrative

Documentary

Experimental

Multimedia

< 5 minute video

 

 

The Special Artist

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The National PTA Special Artist Division is an option for students with disabilities who receive
services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may
need in order to participate fully in the program. The Special Artist Division offers modified rules and
guidelines to ensure that every student has the chance to be part of the National PTA Reflections®
program.

 

Find more information to participate in the accessible arts for Reflections, link.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i3elSwXSP6iAxx90jej0tjGxgPpQcM_Z/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=104762738285052116868&rtpof=true&sd=true