Reflections Showcase & Celebration
Description
Reflections 2025–2026: “I Belong!”
Calling all young artists to get involved with our annual art event, Reflections!
Reflections is a National PTA arts program that encourages students to explore their creativity and express themselves through original works of art. This year’s theme, “I Belong!”, invites students to reflect on what belonging means to them and share their unique perspectives through art.
Students may submit entries in any of the six arts areas (click the category to see the rules and guidelines):
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Dance Choreography – originally choreographed dance composition.
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Film Production – original works, with or without sound, of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video/film.
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Literature – works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories and lyrics.
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Musical Composition – original musical composition, with or without words.
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Photography – color or black and white, included techniques: photogram, negative sandwich, and multiple exposure.
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Visual Arts – drawing, painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt paints, computer generated art, two-dimensional collage, printmaking, needlework & leather tooling.
* Students may submit entries in more than one category, but a separate entry form must be completed for each.
Accessible Arts Division: Students who identify as having a disability and receive services under IDEA or ADA may choose to enter the accessible art division.
How to Participate:
1. Create an original piece of artwork inspired by the theme.
2. Complete the entry form. Please type your information in the fillable form and ensure both parent and student signatures are included.
3. Write your Artist Statement (10–100 words) describing your work and how it relates to the theme. Copy this statement into the bottom of your Entry Form and save it as a PDF file.
4. Submit your artwork, Artist Statement (PDF), and completed Entry Form by Monday, November 24, 2025 to sha6288@gmail.com. All submissions are virtual. Please do not submit physical artwork.
All submissions will be showcased and celebrated at Movie Night on December 5th. Top entries will advance to the Bellevue Council level, with opportunities to progress to State and National recognition!
Helpful Reminders:
-Before submitting, be sure your artwork clearly connects to the theme and follows the guidelines for your selected category.
-Want to learn more? Explore these Reflections resources:
Questions or Need Art Supplies? We want every student to feel empowered to take part in Reflections. If your child needs art supplies or additional support, please reach out, we’re here to help. Contact Reflections Chair, Delicia: SHA6288@gmail.com.
Entry Form must be submitted by Monday, November 24, 2025 to sha6288@gmail.com.
Date/Time(s)
Friday, December 5, 2025
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