National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. For over 50 years, Reflections has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of students in pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. In Reflections, elementary students submit artworks in the available arts category areas and program divisions: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2) and Intermediate (Grades 3-5).

2025-26 Reflections Theme is I Belong!

Students will create original works of art in response to the 2025-2026 Reflections theme: “I Belong!”