PTA Reflections Art Contest, 2026-2027

PTA Reflections is a national arts program that encourages students to express their ideas, creativity, and talents through the arts.

Students in Pre-K through grade 12 are invited to create an original work inspired by this year’s theme:

“What My Culture Means to Me”
Students may submit work in one or more of six categories:

• Dance Choreography
• Film Production
• Literature
• Music Composition
• Photography
• Visual Arts

Students may enter multiple categories, with one entry per category.

Reflections also offers an Accessible Arts division for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or Section 504.

Each entry must be the student’s own original work and include a title and 10–100 word artist statement explaining the artwork and how it relates to this year’s theme.

Please review the Washington State PTA Reflections rules and category guidelines before beginning your entry:

Reflections Art Program

Selected Mercer Island entries will advance to Washington State PTA judging, with top state entries eligible to advance to the National PTA competition.

And West Mercer has plenty to celebrate — last year, West Mercer first grader Brook Vannatter earned second place statewide in Dance Choreography!

Click Here to view the 2025–2026 MISD district winners and honorable mentions.

Entry Submission Deadline:

Monday, November 30, 2026 by 4:00 PM

For Visual Arts and Photography, please also drop off a physical copy in the Reflections box at your school’s front office.

Submit Your Entry HERE

Reflections Art Awards Ceremony:

Wednesday, February 24, 2027
IMS Commons

All participants and award recipients will be recognized and celebrated.

For questions, please contact West Mercer Reflections Chair Susie Vannatter at reflections@westmercerpta.org.