NYSATA annually hosts a creative problem-solving event in which student teams of one or more enter a long-term design solution in one of eight categories and participate in an on-demand design prompt. Teams present a portfolio along with their entry to showcase the research, planning and iterations that led to the final design. This friendly and spirited competition among students across the state is a wonderful way for students to interact with other student artists and together celebrate creativity.
The 2023 Olympics of the Visual Arts will take place in person at the Saratoga City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY on April 27, 2023.
2023 OVA Registration and Documents
Registration Fees for 2023 $150 for 1-5 teams $200 for 6-10 Teams $250 for 11-15 Teams $300 for 16 -24 Teams
One advisor (Primary Contact) will register for each School District. The primary contact will register all the teacher advisors and student teams. The primary contact will need to pass all communications to all other advisors in the district.
To register, you'll need the first and last name, email address, and school building for each teacher advisor, as well as the team category and grade level.
Register Your District’s Teams* Registration is now closed. Please reach out to [email protected] if you need to adjust your registration.
*Teams are limited to one team per grade level per category per district
8-9:45 AM Arrival, Check-In, Set Up 10 AM Opening Ceremony 10:30 AM-12 PM On Demand Design Challenge, Fashion Presentations, Long Term Problem Judging 12-1 PM Lunch 1:15 PM Closing Ceremony, Award Presentations 2:30 PM Departure
OVA Team Handbook and Guidelines Look here for tips and frequently asked questions.