PTA Reflections Art Contest 2026 - 2027
9/19/2026 3:27 pm
PTA Reflections Art Contest 2026–2027
PTA Reflections is a national arts program that encourages students to express their ideas, creativity, and talents through the arts.
Students in Pre-K through grade 12 are invited to create an original work inspired by this year’s theme:
“What My Culture Means to Me.”
Students may submit work in one or more of six categories:
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts
Students may enter multiple categories, with one entry per category. Reflections also offers an Accessible Arts division for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or Section 504. Each entry must be the student’s own original work and include a title and 10–100 word artist statement explaining the artwork and how it relates to this year’s theme.
Please review the Washington State PTA Reflections rules and category guidelines before beginning your entry: Reflections Art Program
Selected Mercer Island entries will advance to Washington State PTA judging, with top state entries eligible to advance to the National PTA competition.
Monday, November 30, 2026 by 4:00 PM
Wednesday, February 24, 2027
IMS Commons
PTA Art Reflections Contest Winner and Award Ceremony
2/7/2026 5:11 pm
PTA Art Reflections Contest Winner and Award Ceremony
Please join us on Wednesday February 25th, 5-7pm, in the IMS Commons to celebrate our IMS artists! The evening will take the form of an art exhibition, and students will receive their respective awards. All friends and family are welcome.
Thank you for your creativity, dedication, and courage in expressing your artistic voice through the Reflections program.
Congratulations 2025-2026 PTA Reflections “I Belong" winners!
2025-26 Reflections District Winners
Film
High School (Grades 9-12)
1st Place: Heero Lim (MIHS) Good (굿)
Literature
High School (Grades 9-12)
1st Place: Phoenix Miller (MIHS) Forget-Me-Not
2nd Place: Aasha Anbalagan (MIHS) The Missing Piece
3rd Place: Evie Pyeun (MIHS) Blue Mold & Red Kimchi
Honorable Mentions: Jamie Jin (MIHS), Avani Josyula (MIHS), Christian Min (MIHS), Isabelle Min (MIHS), Evelyn Quekett (MIHS)
Music Composition
*ACCESSIBLE ARTS (6th-12th Grades)
1st Place: Joshua Chan (IMS) Mixing Voices
High School (Grades 9-12)
1st Place: Karis Huang (MIHS) Dance of the Nightshade
Photograph
High School (Grades 9-12)
1st Place: Isabelle Chung (MIHS) Back to My Nature
2nd Place: William Liu (MIHS) United Under the Sky
3rd Place:Spencer Whipple (MIHS) Rooted in Air
Visual Arts
High School (Grades 9-12)
1st Place: Isabelle Chung (MIHS) Where I Fit
2nd Place: Xintong Zhao (MIHS) Catharsis
3rd Place: Sabine Fleming (MIHS) Sprinkles Says No
Honorable mentions: Kaylee Hu (MIHS)
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Please join us on Monday March 4th, 5-7pm, in the IMS Commons to celebrate our MIHS artists! The evening will take the form of an art exhibition, and students will receive their respective awards. All friends and family are welcome.
Congratulations 2023-2024 PTA Reflections “I Am Hopeful Because…" winners!
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