Reflections

The 2026-2027 theme is What My Culture Means to Me

CTMS entries are due October 23rd

INSPIRATION

Check out the Middle School art entries from last year's Reflections theme, "I Belong":

2D Visual Arts

Photography

Music Composition

Literature

Film Production

Dance Choreography

Get Started

1. Choose a category. Read the guidelines from Texas PTA Reflections (English | Spanish)

   • 2D Visual Arts

   • Photography

   • Music Composition

   • Literature

   • Film Production

   • Dance Choreography 

2. Create your work of art. Important: Follow the guidelines linked above.

3. Create a title for your artwork and an artist’s statement describing how your art relates to this year’s theme. This will be included in the electronic entry form.

4. Join CTMS PTA for the 2026-2027 school year if you haven’t already. Join here.

5. CLICK HERE to fill out the entry form and electronically submit your artwork. Entries are due by October 23rd. 

Questions?

Contact reflections@chisholmtrailpta.com

Go to the Texas PTA Reflections page for more information about the program, rules and judging.

Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for over 50 years. Through the efforts of our Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. With positive recognition as the focus of this program, rather than competition, students of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their own voice in telling their unique story.

Started in 1969 by Mary Lou Anderson, then Colorado PTA President, Reflections has grown to be one of the largest nationwide programs of its kind, with more than 200,000 students participating annually. Visit the 2025-2026 Reflections Gallery to see examples of entries that were awarded by Texas PTA in past years. And see last year's State and National results. Express your artistic talent and tell us how you plan to show your voice through Reflections!