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.

The PTA Reflections Program aims to:

• Inspire students and families to creatively engage around the annual theme.
• Encourage continued participation in the arts.
• Share resources to support families’ artistic endeavors and access arts education opportunities.
• Provide student artists access to recognition and celebrations for their creative talent.

In Reflections, entries must be inspired by the annual theme. Creativity and uniqueness of your creative interpretation of the theme are highly valued during the review process.

Dive Into This Year’s Theme

The 2025-2026 Reflections is I Belong! to learn more about this year’s theme and find inspiration and ideas for creating your Reflections entries, check out these Our Children articles:

• Meet Ben Morgan, the 2025-2026 Reflections Theme Search Contest Winner!
• Explore the 2025-2026 PTA Reflections Theme.
• Using the Arts to Discuss Mental Health.

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Reflect on the theme “I Belong!” and create an original work in one (or more!) of the following categories (click on the hyperlinks for more information about each):
   • Dance
   • Film
   • Literature
   • Music
   • Photography
   • Visual Arts
   • General Rules
     
2. Fill out an Entry Form, and be sure to include your Artist’s Statement, which is how your artwork connects to the theme (this is 50% of your score from the judges).
    
3. Turn in your artwork and entry form to the office at Clemens Crossing by Tuesday, December 3, 2025! OR, if your submission is electronic, please email it to president@clemenscrossingpta.org.

 

Artwork will be judged in 3 categories:

• Primary (Grades K-2)
• Intermediate (Grades 3-5)
• Special Artist (for students with challenges as covered in the ADA)

Entries will be reviewed by experienced arts and education judges. All participants will be celebrated with certificates of participation, the top three entries will receive ribbons and the first place entry will receive a medal. The top three entries in each category will move on to the Howard County Reflections Contest; the top three County entries will move on to the Maryland State Reflections Contest, and State winners in each category will compete in the National PTA Reflections Contest.

EVERY artwork will be celebrated!

QUESTIONS?
Email: president@clemenscrossingpta.org