Calling ALL creators!

The Rutledge PTA is proud to announce the return of the 2025-26 Reflections Art Program! This year's theme is “I Belong!”

If you or someone in your household is a member of the Rutledge PTA, you are eligible to participate! Not a PTA member, not a problem. Just join the PTA before the program deadline, October 29.

And don't worry, joining the PTA does not require a commitment to volunteer or attend meetings. It does however help the PTA continue providing for our amazing students and dedicated teachers and allows you to participate in this program. A win-win!

About Reflections

Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for over 50 years. Through the efforts of our Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.

With positive recognition as the focus of this program, rather than competition, students of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their own voice in telling their unique story.

Started in 1969 by Mary Lou Anderson, then Colorado PTA President, Reflections has grown to be one of the largest nationwide programs of its kind, with more than 200,000 students participating annually.

How to Participate

Someone in your household must be a member or join the PTA by October 29, 2025.
Reflect on what the theme, “I Belong”, means to you!
Create an original work under your desired category. All entries are electronic (i.e. if you create a physical Visual Art piece, you may scan or take picture of the piece and submit it). Please read the rules for the categories you choose to enter. You may participate in multiple categories and have multiple submissions in a category!
Fill out this entry form and submit the artwork to your Reflections chair via the Rutledge Reflections Submission Form. Due to restrictions on sharing personal information outside of the district, students will not be able to submit from their Leander ISD accounts. Please use a non-district account or ask a parent/guardian to submit for you. Deadline is October 29, 2025.
Be recognized! YAY!

Art Categories

Visual Arts - Accepted forms of visual art include: original print, drawing, painting, collage (cut and pasted materials), metal etching or punch work, fiber work or computer-generated artwork. Dimensions must not exceed 24x30 inches, including mat. Digital image dimensions must be at least 640x960 pixels and 300 dpi resolution. Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, and PNG. *These guidelines are specific to Texas PTA. Texas PTA has made the decision to only accept 2D Visual Arts entries.

Photography - Photo must be a single print/digital image. Collages, collections of photos and added graphics are not accepted. Entrant must be the photographer and may use a variety of digital editing techniques. Digital images: at least 640x960 pixels and 300 dpi resolution. Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, and PNG.

Music Composition - All music styles and combinations of instrumentation are accepted. Software may be used to produce an audio recording. Entrant must be the composer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Entries containing algorithmic composition techniques are not accepted. Audio file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Accepted formats: MP3, WAV.

Literature - Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: prose, poetry, drama, reflective essay, narrative and short story. Collections of literary work are not accepted. Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is provided. Original Illustrations are accepted, but only the writing is judged. Writing must not exceed 2,000 words and may be handwritten or typed (single-sided, 8.5"x11”).

Dance Choreography - Solo and ensemble works of all dance styles are accepted. Entrant must be the choreographer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Entries with added graphics in the video are not accepted. If background music is used, cite on entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Accepted formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4.

Film Production - Accepted short film styles include: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or multimedia. Use of PowerPoint is prohibited. Entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, editor and producer. A tripod and remote may be used. If used, cite background music on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Accepted formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4.

Accessible Arts Division - Open to students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504. Students will participate against other Accessible Arts entries and are awarded as part of the division. Students may receive division-specific accommodations and non-artistic accommodations as outlined in the division guidelines. Students with disabilities who wish to enter the general category judging should follow the general rules and category guidelines, modified only by non-artistic accommodations specific and limited to the student’s disability.