National PTA Reflections® Art Contest
2025-26 Theme: “I Belong!”
Each year, the national PTA Reflections Art contest offers students a platform to express their unique perspectives and interpretation of a student-created theme. For the 2025-2026 school year, the theme is “I Belong!” This concept was created by Ben Morgan from Boise, Idaho as part of the 2023 Reflections Theme Search Contest.
“I have found belonging with my family and friends. The people in my classes can also be like part of my family, even though we aren’t directly related. For me, “I Belong!” means I know where I am accepted, and I know that I can be myself there without being criticized or judged.” – Ben Morgan
Click here for the 2025-26 contest details.
Congratulations To Our 2025-26 Winners!
PRIMARY
- 1st Place: Alynna Lee
- 2nd Place: Oliver Hilburn
- 3rd Place: Arianna Lauder
- Honorable Mentions: Penelope Wolfe, Clara Lam
INTERMEDIATE
- 1st Place: Badi Masroori
- 2nd Place: Phoebe Sofia San Emeterio
- 3rd Place: Abigail Gray
- Honorable Mention: Julian Hall
See the winners’ artwork and artist statements here!
Prizes
Every entry is celebrated, and the winners received prizes including art supplies, Mr. Frostie bucks, and Blick Art Supplies gift cards.
Judging Criteria
- Interpretation of the Theme (40%): How closely the piece relates to the theme based on the work itself and the artist’s statement.
- Creativity and Originality (30%): How well you show the idea of accepting imperfection. We love to see unique ideas!
- Artistic Techniques (30%): The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the art medium.
