Legislative Exhibit
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The NYSATA Legislative Exhibit is the flagship event for Youth Art Month and NYSATA's largest public display of student artwork in a government building. The exhibit is co-sponsored by New York State United Teachers (NYSUT). Founded in 1990, this student art exhibit is held in the Legislative Office Building in Albany each Spring, providing an exciting opportunity for students and their families to connect with their legislators. A committee of dedicated art educator volunteers makes all of the arrangements and notifies legislators of participants in their electoral districts. Legislators from across the state are invited to recognize the artistic accomplishments of their aspiring artist constituents at a reception for students, parents and teachers held on the 3rd Floor Terrace Level of the Legislative Office Building. Families may pre-arrange a meet-and-greet with the Assemblyman and/or Senator from their local district, which may include a photo session, office tour and/or written correspondences with their Legislators. The reception concludes with an interactive and inspiring ceremony. With the return of artwork, each student entrant receives a Certificate of Participation from NYSATA and a copy of the Legislative Student Art Exhibit brochure.
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| 2025 Legislative Exhibit |
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For the first time since before 2020, the Legislative Exhibit is returning to a LIVE, IN PERSON exhibit! A virtual exhibit preview will also be released in March in celebration of Youth Art Month. Registration is $25 per teacher for up to two works from grades K-12. District Members rerceive a reduced registration fee, applied automatically upon log in. Contact [email protected] for questions about District Membership.
Artwork in the Virtual Exhibit is a preview of the artwork that will be on display at the LOB, May 2025. The registration fee assists with the costs of printing, reception, and return shipping.
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| 2025 Legislative Exhibit Virtual Preview |
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| 2026 Details and Registration |
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IMPORTANT DATES:
- March 24, 2026 Registration Deadline
- March 2026 Virtual Exhibit Preview Celebrating Youth Art Month
- May 15-22, 2026 In-Person Exhibit
Legislative Office Building, Terrace Level, Albany
M,T, Th, F 9 AM-6 PM; W 9 AM-2 PM
- Tuesday, May 20, 2026, 1:30 AM-2 PM Opening Reception
- Tuesday, May 20, 2026, 12:30 AM-1:15 PM Ceremony, Hearing Room
Art teachers and invited guests may schedule "Meet & Greets" with their Legislators during the Opening Reception 11:00 AM-12:15 PM or 1:20 PM-2:00 PM.
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CLICK HERE for Submission Guidelines
CLICK HERE for Google Slide Template
Submission deadline is March 24, 2026
Artwork must be received by April 10, 2026
CLICK HERE to Submit Student Work
$25 per teacher for up to two works grades K-12. District Members rerceive a discounted registration fee; discount applied automatically upon log in. Submission is in person AND virtual slide show preview.
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| 2026 Documents |
Use this form if you need to keep a record of permission to release images and student info for this exhibit.
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2025 Student Certifiicate
2025 Parent/Guardian Letter
2025 Administrator Letter
2025 Legislator Letter
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