Portfolio Project

The Portfolio Project is an initiative of NYSATA that was developed in cooperation with the New York State Education Department. It is an authentic assessment tool that is based on The New York State Learning Standards and provides students with an opportunity to present portfolios of their work at regional adjudication sites. The student portfolios provide evidence of understanding and student learning in the visual arts. Feedback is available for the student, parent, school, and community. The Portfolio Project can provide an authentic source for data on student success in the visual arts.

View THE NYSATA PORTFOLIO PROJECT promotional video to see what it's all about!

 Questions? Contact NYSATA Portfolio Project Co-Chairs at [email protected] for more information.

2024 Portfolio Project

Here is how it works!

  • Nominating art educator must be a NYSATA member. Click here for information on becoming a member or renewing your membership.
  • Find all materials needed on the NYSATA Portfolio Project Page.
  • Please check with your region coordinator to find out if there is a maximum number of students per teacher for your region.
  • Select your students; have students download a copy of the instructions and start to assemble their portfolio. 
  • Register students in your regional registration form.
  • Once the registration closes, you will additonal instructions for the adjudication from the Portfolio Project Coordinator in your region.
  • Please direct any questions or requests for accommodations to your regional coordinator.

All materials Copyright NYSATA, all rights reserved. Use as is for intidividual students in your classroom or for preparation for a NYSATA Portfolio Project event. 

Detailed Instructions
ELEMENTARY LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS
MIDDLE LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS
 
COMMENCEMENT LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTIVE LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS
MAJOR SEQUENCE LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS
 


Additional Support Materials

 
PARENT LETTER
 
PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE
Questions? Contact NYSATA Portfolio Project Coordinator, Matt Wilson [email protected]

2024 Regional Adjudication Events

Registration fee is $15 per student. Please register for an adjudication event in your NYSATA Region. 

Teachers can register all of your students in a single form submission!
To register students, you will need their name, email address, phone number, and any preferences for time. 

Not sure of your region? Click here
Forgot your password? Click here 

REGION 1

Portfolio Adjudication
Thursday, May 30, 4:30-6:30 PM
Burchfield Penney Art Center
1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY
Contact Nick Napierala

REGISTER STUDENTS Buffalo Location
Register by May 17

REGION 2

Portfolio Adjudication
Thursday, April 25, 5-6:30 PM
Brighton 13 Corners Middle School
2643 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY
Contact Jillian Hauck and Kelly Hanning

REGISTER STUDENTS Rochester Location
April 19 deadline is FIRM

REGION 3
Portfolio Adjudication
Thursday, May 9, 4-6 PM
Edward R Andrews Elementary School
55 Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY
Contact
 Kelly Holmes

REGISTER STUDENTS Morrisville Location
Register by May 1

REGION 4
Portfolio Adjudication
Wednesday, May 1 4:30-7 PM
Kulp Auditorium, Ithaca High School
1401 N. Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY
Contact Ursula Hillsdorf or Callie Bryant

REGISTER STUDENTS Ithaca Location
Register by April 17

REGION 5
No adjudication sites 

REGION 6
Portfolio Adjudication
Saturday, June 8, 9 AM-3 PM 
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery
815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
(parking available—look for singage)
Contact Kathleen Bushek

REGISTER STUDENTS Saratoga Springs Location
Register by May 17

REGION 7 DUTCHESS
Portfolio Adjudication
Saturday, May 4, 9 AM-12 PM
Dutchess Community College
53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie NY
Contact Holly McCabe

REGISTER STUDENTS Dutchess Location
Register by April 19


REGION 7 SULLIVAN
Portfolio Adjudication
May 20-23
Various locatons after school in District, date(s) to be deterrmined
Contact Kathleen Johansen or Brenda Sywalski

REGISTER STUDENTS Sullivan Location(s)
Register by April 27

REGION 8
No adjudication sites

REGION 9 LOCATION A
Portfolio Adjudication 
Saturday May 4, 9 AM-3 PM
Hewlett High School
60 Everit Ave, Hewlett, NY
Contact Janis Boremski

REGISTER STUDENTS Hewlett Location
Register by April 19


REGION 9 LOCATION B

Portfolio Adjudication 
Saturday May 11, 9 AM-3 PM
POB/John F Kennedy High School
50 Kennedy Dr, Plainview, NY

Contact Janis Boremski or Kelly Verdi

REGISTER STUDENTS Plainview location
Register by April 19

REGION 10 LOCATION A
Portfolio Adjudication
Saturday May 4, 9 AM-3 PM
William Floyd High School
240 Mastic Beach Rd. Mastic Beach, NY
Contact Cheryl Schweider

REGISTER STUDENTS Mastic Beach Location
Register by April 19

REGION 10 LOCATION B
Portfolio Adjudication
Thursday May 9, 4-7 PM

Babylon Jr/Sr High School
50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, NY
Contact Cheryl Schweider

REGISTER STUDENTS Babylon Location
Register by April 19

REGION 10 LOCATION C
Portfolio Adjudication
Friday, May 17, 4-7 PM

Southampton Arts Center
25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY

REGISTER STUDENTS Southampton Location
Register by May 1