The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works.  This program encourages students to explore an idea, centered around a theme in visual arts, photography, dance choreography, film making, literature, or music composition. Participation is organized by student age and grade levels. Student works are critiqued against others in the same grade division. This allows recognition and judging of artworks by appropriate developmental age and skill levels. 

 

Your child doesn’t have to be a protégé of Monet,

Gene Kelly or Steven Spielberg to participate…

Reflections is for everyone! 

 

 

2025-2026 REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM THEME

 

 

This Year's Theme is 

"I belong!"

  

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO ENSURE THAT SUBMISSIONS ARE MADE CORRECTLY SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM THAT EACH ENTRY IS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD. 

Do you love to paint, write, dance, draw, take photos, make videos or create music? If so, you should do the PTA Reflections Contest!

How to participate:

  1. Read these guidelines.
  2. Decide what type of artwork you want to create. Follow the theme, ‘I am hopeful because…’
  3. Create it!
  4. Complete the entry form with a few sentences about what your artwork means.

We suggest submitting early to allow time for PTA to collect them. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us with any questions, and we will do our best to help with any step of the process.  

 

All entries and completed forms need to be submitted to your teacher by November 3rd, 2025. **All entries must be submitted in person**.  

 

Entries Due: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Reflection Reception:  TBD

 

Important Things to Keep in Mind:

- Please contact reflections@apollopta.org for any questions.

- We encourage entries in all categories. For information about special artists please contact the Apollo PTA Special Needs Coordinators, Jennifer Khumalo at specialed@apollopta.org.

To learn more about the National PTA Reflections Program in Issaquah District, click here: https://www.issaquahptsa.org/reflection-program

 

ENGLISH: ENTRY FORM 

ESPAÑOL: Formulario de Inscripción

General Rules

 

It is important that all students follow the rules laid out by the Reflections program and that entry forms be filled out completely and signed by a parent or guardian to avoid being disqualified. 

Please review the GENERAL RULES in the entry form. 

Questions?  Contact reflections@apollopta.org.

 

Art Categories

 

Dance Choreography

Originally  choreographed dance composition.

Dance Rules
Dance Rules in Spanish

 

Music Composition

Original musical composition, with or without words.

Music Rules
Music Rules in Spanish
 

 

 

Film Production

Original works, with or without sound, of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video/film.

Film Rules
Film Rules in Spanish

 

Photography

Prints up to 11 x 14 inches in color or black and white, including techniques: photogram, retouched, montage, sandwich, and multiple exposure.

Photography Rules
Photography Rules in Spanish
 

 

 

Literature

Works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories, and lyrics.

Literature Rules
Literature Rules in Spanish

 

Visual Arts 2D/3D

Drawing, painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt paints, computer generated art, two-dimensional collage, printmaking, needlework & leather tooling.

Visual Arts Rules
Visual Rules in Spanish
   

 

Accessible Arts

For students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate
fully in the program. 

Accessible Arts Rules
Accessible Arts Rules in Spanish