Deadline for entries is November 3rd

Start here!
Fill out the interest form →

You’ll receive an email with the official entry form and info about your selected category/categories.

Last step!
Submit your art & entry form→

All artwork must be submitted digitally.

Deadline for submissions is November 3rd, 2023

2023-2024 Reflections contest is underway!

National PTA Reflections is a student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities are encouraged tp participate. This year’s theme is “I am hopeful because…”

Awards will be given on school, state, and national levels for the best entries in the following categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Musical Composition, Photography and Visual Arts.

Students with disabilities may receive special accommodations by entering the special artist division.

To participate, please complete the Masonboro Elementary Google Form to receive the official entry form and contest rules.

Official forms and art/theme submissions must be submitted to the Masonboro PTA online by November 3, 2023.

School winners for the arts contest will be announced mid November and will be forwarded for the county contest.

Unleash your inner artist!

How to Enter 

All entries must be submitted online.

1. Download the Student Entry Form 

You can find it here.

2. Student Information

Complete the student information section on the form. When the form is complete, take a photo of it. This is the version of the entry form that will be submitted during the entry process. Please do not alter the pre-filled PTA section at the top.

3. Photograph your work

Photograph your art piece if it is a tangible, physical format (i.e. a painting or sculpture) rather than digital.

4. Submit digitally.

*All entries must be submitted digitally.

Email masonboroptawebsite@gmail.com with the following:

  • The student’s name, teacher’s name and grade in the subject line. 

  • Type the artist’s statement and include it in the body of the email.

  • Attach the entry form and digital copy of the artwork.

5. Submit tangible work

If your work is in a tangible, physical format (i.e. a painting or sculpture), please deliver it to Masonboro Elementary on November 3, 2023 between 7:15 AM - 9:00 AM. Please make sure your name is on your project.   

*If your work is in a digital format only, you may skip this step