Reflections Art Contest

Share your creativity!

Reflections is a National PTA arts program that gives students the opportunity to express themselves through original works of art inspired by an annual theme. Students of all grades and abilities are invited to participate, and they can enter in one or more artistic categories.

2026-2027 Theme: "What my Culture Means to Me"

What does culture mean to you?
It might be your family, traditions, language, food, music, community, heritage, experiences -- or something completely unique to you. 

This year's Reflections theme invites students to explore "What My Culture Means to Me" and share their own perspectives through art.

Reflections Workshop

Want some inspiration to help getting started? Join us for our Reflections Workshop! Students can explore this year's theme, brainstorm ideas, learn more about the different Reflections categories, and get started on their entries. Stay tuned for more details on workshop timing!

Choose your art form

Students may submit original work in one or more Reflections categories:

• Dance choreography
• Film production
• Literature
• Music composition
• Photography
• Visual arts

3D forms are not accepted at this time.

Ready to enter?

Check back for more information on the submission deadline and student entry packet. Be sure to review the rules and requirements for your chosen art category before completing your entry.

What happens next?

Peter Kirk entries have the opportunity to continue through multiple levels of the National PTA Reflections program.

• Peter Kirk Reflections: Entries are collected and reviewed at the school level.
• LWPTSA Council: Selected entries advance to the Lake Washington PTSA Council competition, typically in January. At this stage, LWPTSA will host a Reflections Open House where students and families can celebrate artwork from across the district.
• Washington PTA: Qualifying entries advance to the statewide Reflections competition, typically in March.
• National PTA: State winners may advance to the national PTA Reflections competition, typically in May.

CELEBRATING OUR 2025-26 Reflections artists!

Last year, Peter Kirk students submitted 20 incredible Reflections entries, sharing their creativity through a variety of artistic categories. We were especially proud to celebrate two Peter Kirk filmmakers whose entries advanced beyond our school!

Jude Pollock -- Washington State PTA Award of Excellence

Jude received the Award of Excellence for Film: Outstanding Interpretation -- Primary at the Washington State PTA Reflections competition.

Lucy Henry -- LWPTSA Recognition

Lucy's film was recognized at the Lake Washington PTSA Council level.

Questions?

If you have any questions about your student's entry or the timeline, please contact reflections@peterkirkptsa.org.