The National PTA Reflections program is a nationwide arts competition that celebrates student creativity! Here is everything you need to know to get started this year:
- 🎨 The Theme: "What My Culture Means to Me"
- 🗓️ Entries Due: October 23, 2026
- 🏆 Art Show & Awards: November 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
- 🏫 Who Can Enter: All Nichols students (judged by grade level)
Show us what "Your Culture" means to you through art, writing, music, or performance! Be creative. Be bold. Share your unique voice. Winning entries in each category will win a special prize and advance to the FISD Art Show. Your award-winning art could even reach the Texas or national level!
NEW THIS YEAR: At Nichols, we are switching to digital entry forms! Physical forms are only required if your artwork advances to the FISD level.
Join the PTA
Then student or member of their family, must be a PTA member to participate.
Join the PTACreate & Review Rules
Brainstorm your masterpiece! Ensure your entry qualifies by checking the rules (dimensions and mediums are important). If submitting a physical entry (e.g., visual arts, photography, literature), include the title, student’s name, grade, and teacher's name on the back. All entries are due to the front office by 10/23.
Nichols Entry Collection
Enter as many times as you want across different categories! Log every official submission using our digital Google Form below so our judges can officially review it.
Submit Entry Here
Judging will take place at the Nichols level using outside judges who review each anonymous piece. Grades K-2 will be judged in the Primary Division and grades 3-5 in the Intermediate Division. Works are scored on "Interpretation of Theme" (50%), "Artistic Merit & Creativity" (30%), and "Mastery of Medium" (20%). Be sure to describe how your work interprets the theme in your Artistic Statement.
Judging and recognition occur locally, and students progress through regional, state, and national levels. Recognition is the focus of the program, and there are many ways student artists are celebrated. All entries at Nichols are celebrated and recognized!
For any questions regarding this program, please contact this year's Reflection Chair at reflections@nicholspta.org
