Deadline for entries: November 7th.
Start here!
Download the entry form:
Check out the contest rules for each category:
Next!
Submit your artwork and entry form.
All artwork must be submitted digitally.
Deadline for submissions is November 7, 2025
PTA Reflections Art Program
2025–2026 Theme: “I Belong!”
What Is Reflections?
Reflections is a national PTA arts program that invites students to explore their creativity and share their voice through art, music, dance, film, writing, or photography.
Every child can participate. Every story counts. Students with disabilities are encouraged to enter the Accessible Arts division.
About This Year’s Theme
This year’s theme, “I Belong!”, celebrates connection, acceptance, and individuality. Students are invited to show what belonging means to them through color, movement, rhythm, story, or image.
Inspiration starters:
Paint connection.
Write about friendship.
Capture togetherness in a photo.
Compose a song about feeling seen.
Curious what “I Belong!” means? Read the story behind this year’s theme and get inspired here.
How To Enter
Complete and Photograph the Form
Fill in the student information section and take a clear photo of the finished form.Prepare Your Artwork
Take a photo or export a digital file. Write a short Artist Statement (100 to 250 words) explaining how your work reflects “I Belong!”Submit Online
Email masonboroptawebsite@gmail.comSubject line: Student name, teacher, and grade
Body: Paste your Artist Statement
Attachments: Entry form photo and artwork file
Drop Off Physical Pieces
If your piece is physical, bring it to Masonboro Elementary on Friday, November 7th between 7:15am and 8:15am with your name clearly marked.
Key Dates
🗓️ Entries due: Friday, November 7th
🖼️ School gallery event: Early December
🌟 Top entries advance to county, state, and national levels.
Questions?
Email masonboroptawebsite@gmail.com for help or entry details.
Ready to begin?
Download the form, create your piece, and show us what belonging means to you.
Every child belongs in the arts, and we cannot wait to see what you create.