PTA Reflections Art Contest

The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students.  The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education.

The Reflections program was established in 1969 by National PTA board member, Mary Lou Anderson.  Since that time, more than 10 million students have participated in the program.  The program’s longevity and participation figures attest to its strength. 

To read more about this wonderful program, check out CA PTA website. 

Click here to see the California winners of the 2023-2024 Reflections Art Program.

Theme for 2024-2025

"Accepting Imperfections"

Students can choose any/all of six categories to participate in: 

DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY

MUSIC COMPOSITION

FILM PRODUCTION

LITERATURE

PHOTOGRAPHY

VISUAL ARTS

All submissions + artist statement must be entered digitally

*Physical work of Literature, Photography and Visual Arts must be dropped off in the box at the office starting in September* 

Let’s get creative Wildcats!

Please contact Jennie Held and Caroline Rhame for more information 

Stanley PTA Reflections Art Program Committee

ptareflections@stanleypta.org

2021 Program Summary

Congratulations to the talented Stanley students who submitted their works of art for the PTA Reflections Program. Stanley had 58 entries plus a guest artist from Happy Valley Elementary. Wildcats submitted literature, photography, music composition and visual art entries. 

Enjoy this showcase video that celebrates all of the Stanley artists.

Thirty entries were advanced to participate in the Las Trampas Council program. Of those several were recognized with Awards of Merit or Excellence:

Congratulations to Award of Excellence artists (receive a purple ribbon and move on to the District Level):

Literature: 'Day After Day' by Asha Spitzer (8)

Music Composition: 'Change' by Claire Drasin (8)

Photography: 'The World is in OUR Hands' by Kamea Hsiung (6)

Congratulations to Award of Merit artists (receive a yellow ribbon):

Literature: 'I Will Change the World By...'  by Isabelle Culinco (8)

Visual Art: 'Together We'll Prevail' by Arianna Bustamante (8) & 'Kindness' by Fiona Greenaway (8)