Reflections

Welcome McNair Community!

Do you enjoy creating art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? 

Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with 2026-2027 PTA Reflections program.

This year’s theme is “What My Culture Means to Me.” There are many different definitions for culture and even more ways to experience it, which means there will be many interpretations of the theme. We invite students to share their personal interpretations of this theme through art!

Students can submit original work in one or more of the following art categories:

• Visual Arts

• Music Composition

• Dance Choreography

• Film Production

• Literature

• Photography

👋 How to participate:

Register with the McNair PTA by October 15th to receive event details. Final projects are due for judging by November 15th. Click the link below to get started!

Registration Link:  https://forms.gle/u6NFrsXPzVeU1QBx7

As your students begin working on their masterpieces, please keep these essential program rules and guidelines in mind:

 🎨 Key Guidelines for a Successful Entry

• The Theme: Every entry must be an original creation inspired by this year's theme: "What My Culture Means to Me."

• Individual Entries Only: Each submission must be the work of only one student, but you are welcome to submit separate entries in multiple art categories. Group collaborations are not permitted.

• Title & Statement: Every entry must include a unique title and artist statement explaining how the artwork connects to the theme. Learn how to create your title and artist statement here.

• Judging: The student's Interpretation of the Theme is the most heavily weighted criteria in judging. A strong, meaningful concept and statement matter much more than technical artistic mastery!

• Follow Category Rules: Students must strictly follow the official guidelines and technical rules for their specific arts category to avoid disqualification. See guidelines and rules here.

• Submission Deadline: November 15.

 🏆 How Winners Advance

• Local Level (McNair PTA): Entries are judged locally at our school first. Winning submissions in each category advance sequentially to the Regional, State, and National levels.

📅 Deadline & Next Steps

• Submission Deadline: All completed artwork and entry forms must be submitted directly to the McNair PTA by November 15, 2026.

• What's Next: Watch your inbox! If you registered with the McNair PTA, you will receive step-by-step submission instructions over the coming weeks.

 🔗 Helpful Resources

• Need Inspiration? Check out last year's National Award Winners Gallery.

• Official Rules: Review the exact requirements for your student's category by reading the Official Reflection Rules and Guidelines.

❓Have questions? 

• We are here to help! Please reach out to the McNair PTA Reflections Team at reflections@mcnairespta.org

Best regards,

McNair PTA Reflections Team