PTA Reflections                                                                   

Explore. Create. Be Inspired.

PTA Reflections is a nationally recognized arts program that encourages students to explore their creativity and express themselves through the arts.

Each year, students are invited to create an original work inspired by the annual Reflections theme. Students can share their unique ideas, experiences, and perspectives through a variety of artistic categories.

2026–2027 Theme

“What My Culture Means to Me”

What does culture mean to you? Students are encouraged to explore their family, traditions, experiences, community, identity, and imagination—and bring those ideas to life through the arts.

Ways to Participate

🎨 Visual Arts
📷 Photography
✍️ Literature
🎵 Music Composition
🎬 Film Production
💃 Dance Choreography

NCE Important Dates

NCE Submission Deadline
Extended to Thursday, October 8, 2026

All NCE Reflections entries and required application materials must be submitted by this date to the NCE front office.

NCE Reflections Recognition
Details coming soon.

Advancing Entries
Selected NCE entries may have the opportunity to advance to the next level of the PTA Reflections program.

Ready to Participate?

Download the Reflections application below to get started.

DOWNLOAD REFLECTIONS APPLICATION ↓

For official program information, participation guidelines, rules, and additional Reflections resources, visit California State PTA.

CALIFORNIA STATE PTA REFLECTIONS →

Questions?? 

“Contact our Reflections Director here”