2026-2027 PTA Art Reflections Theme
“What My Culture Means to Me”

All students are invited to submit their artwork exploring the theme of "What My Culture Means to Me." Budding artists, dancers, photographers, musicians, film directors, and artists of all types can submit in 7 different categories:

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​- Accessible Arts Division

- Dance Choreography

- Visual Arts

- Photography

- Music Composition

- Literature

- Film Production

 

All submissions should be accompanied by a student entry packet (download below) and are due in the front office before 2:30 pm on Friday, September 25, 2026. 

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Review Criteria

All PTA Reflections program entries are judged on three criteria:

Interpretation of Theme (40 pts.)

How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement. 

Creativity (30 pts.)

How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation. 

Technical Skill (30 pts.)

The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area. 

Notice how heavily “Interpretation of Theme” is weighted? 
This is what makes the National PTA Reflections Arts program unique. A well-developed concept is more important than technique. If two entries are tied, the entry with the higher score for interpretation of theme receives more recognition. 

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Culture is all the special things that help tell the story of who you are and where your family comes from. It can include traditions, holidays, food, language, music, clothing, beliefs, values, and activities that are important to your family. Your culture can come from your family's heritage, where you live, or the communities you belong to.

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You can explore the "What My Culture Means to Me" theme in more depth at: PTA.org/Reflections

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For more details on each category and for help in crafting your entry, visit: PTA.org/Reflections/craft-an-entry

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For further questions, please email: reflections@moultonpta.org

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