National PTA Reflections is a long-running arts recognition program that invites students, including a dedicated High School division (grades 9-12), to submit original work responding to an annual theme (2026-27: "What My Culture Means to Me"). Categories include Dance Choreography, Film Production, Music Composition, Literature, Photography, and Visual Arts, plus an Accessible Arts division for students with disabilities. Entries go through a local PTA, then advance through council, state, and national judging; each state PTA runs the program and sets its own costs, prizes, and deadlines.
Who can apply
FieldsDance Choreography · Film Production · Music Composition · Literature · Photography · Visual Arts
Logistics
AwardsNational PTA recognizes 200+ students annually with an Award of Merit, Award of Excellence, or Award of Outstanding Interpretation; specific prize amounts vary by state PTA and are not centrally published.
Applying
You submitSubmit original work in one of six arts categories through your local PTA/school; entries advance through council, state, then national judging.