Reflections Entries are Now CLOSED

Reflections is a National PTA-sponsored art competition that has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. The PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.  All students attending PTA schools sponsoring the program are invited to participate! 

1. Artworks are submitted first to school-level PTAs, where they are first recognized, celebrated and judged by five grade-level divisions, the Accessible Arts division celebrates student artists with special needs. 
2. 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. 
3. The final artworks submitted to California State PTA by districts are then considered for Outstanding Interpretation, Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit. 
4. Outstanding Interpretation and Award of Excellence entries then go on to represent California in the final National PTA judging round.

We’re excited to announce “I Belong” as the theme for the 2025-26 Reflections Art Program.

Meadow Park students are encouraged to participate in the Visual Arts category.

Age categories for Meadow Park students will be distinguished as 

• Primary (Preschool-Grade 2)
• Intermediate (Grades 3-5)
• Middle School (Grade 6)
• Accessible Arts (All grades welcome)

September 18th, 3:00 - 3:45 PM Reflections Kick-Off with Mrs. Nauss

• Come join Meadow Park's art teacher for a guided art session for participating students, and an informational session for adults. Students are encouraged to bring their art supplies of their choice. 

September 25th, Participating Student Lunchtime Information Session

• During this session, participating students will learn the rules for the competition, receive information about writing an artist statement, and be able to ask questions of our program Co-Chairs.

October 6th, Participating Student Lunchtime Information Session

• During this session, participating students will learn about the scoring rubric for the competition, can share their artist statements for critiquing, and be able to ask questions of our program Co-Chairs

OCTOBER 10TH, 11:59 PM PST: Submission Deadline for Meadow Park Student Entries

October 27th, Submission Deadline for Winning Meadow Park Entries Advancing to IUCPTA

November 24th, Submission Deadline for Winning Council Entries Advancing to 4th District PTA

For more information please visit the following resources:

• National PTA Reflections
• National PTA Crafting Your Entry
• CAPTA Reflections
• 4th District PTA Reflections
• IUCPTA Reflections