PTSA Reflections Art Contest

The PTA Reflections program provides access to the arts and opportunities for recognition to help students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas using art and to develop confidence and a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.
Deadline for Submissions – November 14, 2025
Submit Entries electronically to: reflections@ecksteineaglesptsa.org

Overall Entry Guidelines
Categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts

Accessible Arts Division: Welcomes students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 and offers non-artistic, division-specific accommodations.

Basic Guidelines
Reflections Art Contest detailed Basic Guidelines

Each entry must be new artwork inspired by the current year’s theme are accepted.

• Theme-Inspired: Engage with the theme and create inspired artwork. This is critical to success in Reflections. This year’s theme is I Belong.
• New Artwork: Do not “recycle” artwork by submitting a piece created for other purposes (e.g., homework not related to Reflections; art used in another competition).  

Each entry must be the original work of one student only.

• Individual Originality: Reflections is designed to encourage and recognize individual creativity, artistic assistance from friends, family and/or teachers is not allowed.
• No Group Submissions: Only one student will be awarded for each entry.
• Artwork Details: Titles or artist statements must be the student’s own words and interpretations of the theme.
• Creative Choices: Decisions in the creative process must be made and/or directed by the student. If support is required, it should be limited and appropriate to the student’s grade and needs.

Each entry must contain a title and an artist statement.

• Word Count: Artist’s statement must include at least 10 words and not exceed 100 words.
• Be Creative and Unique: Each entry submitted in Reflections must have a unique title and artist statement specific to that submission. Learn more about crafting a title and artist statement in the section below.

Each entry using digital technology/software in creation process must consider the following:

• Enhance: Technology/software may be used to develop, enhance and/or present an entry. 
• Original Use: Technology/software may not be used to provide the primary design and/or concept.
• Use Description: Entrants must use the “Additional Details” field on their entry form to briefly describe the tools and method used in the creation process, including any generative elements (10 to 50 words).

Please contact Jen Song at reflections@ecksteineaglesptsa.org with any questions or to learn more.