Region 3: Central

Region 3: Central

Region 3 Counties
Cayuga, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and St. Lawrence

Region 3 Leadership
Co-Chairs: Kathryn Alonso-Bergevin & Lauren Nels

Secretary: Stacy Griffin
Treasurer: Heather McCutcheon
BOT Reps: Jennifer Matott & Kathryn Alonso-Bergevin

Alternate BOT Rep: Anastasia Sabine


Current News & Upcoming Events
Join NYSATA Region 3 for an engaging and insightful book study on The Woman Who Painted the Seasons by Penny Fields-Schnieder. Open to all NYSATA members at no cost, this book study offers a wonderful opportunity to explore themes of creativity, resilience, and artistic expression through guided reflection and discussion. NYSATA Members are encouraged to sign up on the Google Form by: June 30, 2026 Artist Boxes with a Virtual Showing! Join in on this years fun of an artist supply box with a virtual showing of the created work following the event! Boxes will ship or or around the second week of February and artwork should be uploaded to the digital show by March 16th. Virtual show will go live at the end of March to celebrate Youth Art Month! Sign up closes on January 31st.	Member Show-September Fayetteville Free Library Set Up: September 4 Reception and Take Down: September 27, 1pm *Material Exchange & Kinusaiga Workshop* August 20, 2026 11am-1pm SASES Register by tbd Link to register is in Region email Join us for a hands-on experience in creating a threadless quilt with the kinusaiga technique. Materials and light refreshments will be provided. Evening for Art Educators- Everson Museum April 30, 2026 Art Educator Night-Syracuse University Art Museum March 12th, 2026 from 4:30-6:30pm
2025 Region 3 Members Exhibit Winners Fayetteville Free Library 2D: 1st- Cynthia Wells, Purple Haze 2nd- Jackie Pasetti, Golden Mushrooms 3rd- Lauren Nels, Black Eyed Susans 3D: 1st- Kali Burke, Mushroom Plate 2nd- Kali Burke, Krampus 3rd- Christina Hopkins, Antique Finish If you are interested in hosting a in person or virtual program for the Region please reach out: [email protected]
Other Region 3 News
2024 Region 3 Award Winners Region 3 Art Educator of the Year: Kelly Holmes 2024 Region 3 Award Winners Region 3 Art Educator of the Year: Denise Whalen Special Citation Award-Business or Institution: CiTi BOCES Retiree: Stacy Griffin	2023 Region 3 Award Winners Region 3 Art Educator of the Year: Kelly Holmes Special Citation Award-Business or Institution: Stone Quarry Art Park BoxCar Press 2022 Region 3 Award Winner Region 3 Art Educator of the Year: Kali Burke 2021 Region 3 Award Winner Region 3 Art Educator of the Year: Stacy Griffin

If you would like to host a Region 3 event, please email us!! Check out our FaceBook page for up-to-date information.