Reflections Contest Theme 2025-2026:
“I Belong!”

That’s the theme for the 2025-2026 Reflections Art Program, which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. 
Reflections encourages students of all ages to:

• Unleash creative talents and be inspired
• Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
• Experience the fun and joy of making art
• Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
• Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.

All students attending PTA schools sponsoring the program are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas:

• Dance Choreography
• Literature
• Photography
• Film Production
• Music Composition
• Visual Arts

Artworks are submitted first to school-level PTAs, where they are first recognized, celebrated and judged by five grade-level divisions, the Special Artists division celebrates student artists with special needs. School PTAs then choose a selection of entries to be judged by local PTA units, which are then sent on to councils and then districts for consideration. The final artworks submitted to California State PTA by districts are then considered for Outstanding Interpretation, Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit. Outstanding Interpretation and Award of Excellence entries then go on to represent California in the final National PTA judging round.
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Update for Reflection Contest:
We’re excited to share the results of this year’s MVPTSA Reflections Program themed “I Belong.” Our students’ creativity truly impressed the judges and made the event a wonderful celebration of artistic talent. Congratulations to the four students advancing to the district level—we’re proud of them and wish them the best!
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Special Thanks to :
MVPTSA extends heartfelt thanks to all student participants—your creativity made this event a true success. We also appreciate the parents for their support and encouragement. Special recognition to our talented participants: Celene Chen, Chelsea Nie, James Liu, Mihira Kancherla, Pranshu Jha, Rusheek, Saachi Mahaddalkar, Suhani Nirwal, Tvisha Jain, and Vaishnavi Eranti. We look forward to more creative opportunities ahead!

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Below are more information for your to explore:

• National PTA Reflections home page 
• Category Guideline
  
• General rules
• Rules by category 
• Email us at: [email protected] if you have any questions

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