2025-2026 Reflections Theme: “I Belong”
All Shorecrest students are encouraged to participate in the Reflections Art Program
Previous art experience not required | Special Artist Category for students identified as having a disability
Reflections® is a theme-focused National PTA and Washington State PTA arts recognition program. The Reflections program celebrates the creativity of K-12 students and encourages school age youth to express themselves through the arts. Student art is judged first at the school level. Finalists from the school level will advance to the district level (Shoreline) and then proceed to the state and national levels for judging.
To enter, students must submit a JPG image (or other digital file) of their artwork along with the required entry form. The deadline for submission is Friday, November 14. Submissions before this date are welcome and appreciated!
Participation in Reflections is easy! Students should follow these steps for entry:
Step 1 – Reflect on the theme “Accepting Imperfection”
This step is important
Step 2 – Select an art category
See below for list of art categories and descriptions
Step 3 – Create a work of original art
Student artists should be mindful of how their work reflects the theme, as well as the artistic technique (skill in process, use of materials, etc.) and presentation (attention to detail). Do not put your name on front of art or writing.
Step 4 – Complete the REFLECTIONS ENTRY FORM / EN ESPAÑOL, including title of the artwork and artist statement
The artist statement should thoughtfully convey the content and inspiration behind the work, as well as its relationship to the theme.
NOTE: The statement will be considered part of the art during the judging process!
If you have a PDF entry form, you can submit your entry form and an image of your artwork as a JPG attachment via email to . Works or music, film or video may be attached as different file types per the rules.
Deadline for submission is Friday, November 14. Submissions before this date are welcome and appreciated!
Students may submit/enter in as many different arts categories as they would like, however only one entry per category is allowed. A separate entry form is required for each submission. Only new, original works of art, inspired by the current year’s theme, may be submitted.
The categories for entry are:
- Music: musical composition, with or without words
- Writing: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories, lyrics
- Photography: color or black and white photography (various photographic techniques accepted)
- Visual Arts: 2D – drawing, painting, computer generated art, collage, printmaking, or 3D – sculptural works (clay, wood, glass, leather, fabric, etc.)
- Film/ Video Production: animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video (with or without audio)
- Dance: choreographed dance composition
Students may submit/enter in as many different arts categories as they would like, however only one entry per category is allowed. A separate entry form is required for each submission. Only new, original works of art, inspired by the current year’s theme, may be submitted. For more detailed descriptions and guidelines for each category, go HERE, scroll down the page, and click the arrow next to Student Entry Rules.
Helpful notes:
- To fill in the form, type your information
- Use parent’s email and phone number for these fields; optional for high school students to include their own email and phone in addition to parents.
- A unique TITLE for the artwork and a brief description or STATEMENT are required
2024-2025 Reflections
Thank you to all the students who submitted entries for the Reflections Art Program! Congratulations to the Shorecrest finalists whose entries have moved on to the state level:
Inga Johnston and Illiana Larios!
They were honored at the district showcase on January 22.
Washington State PTA Reflections website
Past Award Winners