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Sierra Elementary PTA
REFLECTIONS 2026
What my culture means to me
Submission info for the 2026 REFLECTIONS program coming soon.
Sierra PTA will not be accepting submissions.
Important Dates
TBD
All Reflections Submissions DUE
12/4
Entries due to Colorado PTA
1/8
1/22
State finalists announced
Finalists due to Nationals
Requirements
Check out the Colorado PTA Reflections page for more info and ideas about how to craft an entry!
*Students who identify as having disabilities are invited to participate in Reflections in any of the categories. This division welcomes students of all ages and offers division-specific accommodations to ensure that every student has the chance to participate fully in the program.
HOW TO ENTER:
Choose a category (or more than one!)
Create art that shows how you interpret (what it means to you) the theme within the requirements of your chosen arts category.
Complete an Entry Form WITH a title and Artist Statement (required)
All Submissions are DUE TBD
FAQs:
Can I enter more than one category?
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YES! You can enter one submission for each category. However, you'll need a separate entry form for each submission.
What do I do if I'm having trouble coming up with an idea about the theme?
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Start by talking to your friends, family members, teachers, etc. about what that means to them. If you're still stuck, come to an Arts Workshop for more help!
Who are the judges?
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The judges are experts in their category, chosen from the local Arvada community and unrelated to any students in the competition. Past judges have been Artists, piano teachers, local photographers, musicians, and librarians.
About the PTA Reflections Art Competition:
Every year students from Sierra participate in the Colorado PTA Art competition "Reflections". Students preK-5 can submit entires in any of the following categories:
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Visual Arts
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Dance Choreography
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Film Production
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Literature
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Music Composition
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Photography
The primary focus of Reflections is a celebration of creativity and the arts and an opportunity for students to reflect and interpret the annual theme in their own creative way. Student artists receive positive recognition at their schools, and finalists move on to their council/region for review and recognition. Finalists then advance to Colorado State PTA, where Gold Award winners then advance to the National PTA round for judging.