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National PTA Reflections

Arts & design
National PTA

Local PTA entry deadline (varies; check local PTA)approximate

November 15, 2026 (UTC-5)

A national arts program in which students from pre-K through grade 12 create works on an annual theme and enter through their local PTA. The 2026-27 theme is 'What My Culture Means to Me', with categories for dance choreography, film production, music composition, literature, photography, visual arts and accessible arts. Local PTAs set entry deadlines and eligibility.

Registration

Format
Hybrid
Age
4-18
Participation
Individual
Location
United States
Entry fee
Free
Prize
National awards include USD 800 Outstanding Interpretation scholarships, USD 200 Award of Excellence scholarships, medals, certificates and virtual exhibition features; local and state PTAs may offer additional prizes.

Timeline

  1. Local PTA entry deadline (varies; check local PTA)approximateNovember 15, 2026 (UTC-5) source
  2. National awards announcedapproximateMay 1, 2027 (UTC-4) source
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