About Reflections

National PTA's Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

The theme for the 2023-2024 program year is I am Hopeful Because… Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.

To enter, fill out the online entry form below and upload a picture/video of your entry. This will be submitted electronically to our Darby Reflections Chair. Darby PTA encourages participants to enter in any of the 6 categories. 

Important Deadlines

• October 2 – Reflections Kicks Off

• November 12 – Entry Due Date

• December – Online Blind Judging

• December – Awards will be announced

Art Program Rules by Category

State-level Outstanding Interpretation honorees receive:

• Onstage recognition at the California State PTA Annual Convention

• The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery

• Prizes including an Outstanding Interpretation plaque, award and certificate

State-level Award of Excellence honorees receive:

• The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery

• Prizes including an Award of Excellence medallion, award and certificate

State-level Award of Merit honorees receive:

• The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery

• Prizes including an Award of Merit medallion and certificate