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.

2025 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]

2025 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 22, 4-6 PM
Iroquois High School
2111 Girdle Rd, Elma, NY 14059
Contact Nick Napierala

REGISTER STUDENTS Iroquois High School Location
Classic Portfolio Project only
Register by May 16

REGION 2
Secondary PortfolioAdjudication
April 24, 2025, 4:30-6:30 PM
Arcadia Middle School
130 Island Cottage Rd, Rochester, NY

Contact Jillian Houck

REGISTER STUDENTS

Select Portfolio Project Classic or 2.0

Register by April 10
Elementary Portfolio Adjudication
May 8, 2025, 4:30-6:30 PM
Discovery Charter School
133 Hoover Drive, Rochester NY
Contact Jillian Houck

REGISTER STUDENTS
Select Portfolio Project Classic or 2.0
Register by April 28

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

REGISTER STUDENTS 
Morrisville Location
Classic Portfolio Project only
Register by April 1

REGION 4
Portfolio Adjudication
Saturday May 10, 10 AM-3 PM
Binghamton University
4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Binghamton, NY 13902
Contact Eric Adolf

REGISTER STUDENTS Binghamton University Location
Select Portfolio Project Classic or 2.0
Register by April 28

REGION 5
No adjudication sites 

REGION 6
Portfolio Adjudication
Saturday, June 7, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM 
Russel Sage College
140 New Scotland Ave, Albany
Contact Kathleen Bushek

REGISTER STUDENTS Russel Sage Location
Select Portfolio Project Classic or 2.0
Register by May 16

Portfolio Adjudication
Saturday, June 14, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore
815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
(parking available—look for singage)
Contact Kathleen Bushek

REGISTER STUDENTS Saratoga Springs Location
Select Portfolio Project Classic or 2.0
Register by May 16

REGION 7
Portfolio Adjudication
Saturday, May 10, 9 AM-1 PM
Dutchess Community College
53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie NY
Contact Holly McCabe or Sheryl Levine

REGISTER STUDENTS Dutchess Location
Classic Portfolio Project only
Register by April 26

REGION 8
No adjudication sites

REGION 9 LOCATION A
Portfolio Adjudication 
Saturday April 26, 9 AM-2 PM
Mepham High School
2401 Camp Ave, Bellmore, NY
Contact Janis Boremski

REGISTER STUDENTS Mepham location
Select Portfolio Project Classic or 2.0
Register by April 12


REGION 9 LOCATION B
Portfolio Adjudication 
Saturday May 3, 9 AM-2 PM
Hewlett High School
60 Everit Ave, Hewlett, NY
Contact Janis Boremski

REGISTER STUDENTS Hewlett Location
Select Portfolio Project Classic or 2.0
Register by April 12

 

 

REGION 10 LOCATION A
Portfolio Adjudication
Friday May 9, 4-7 PM
Babylon Jr/Sr High School
50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, NY
Contact Cheryl Schweider

REGISTER STUDENTS Babylon Location
Select Portfolio Project Classic or 2.0
Register by April 23

REGION 10 LOCATION B
Portfolio Adjudication
Friday, May 16, 4-7 PM
Southampton Arts Center
25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY

REGISTER STUDENTS Southampton Location
Select Portfolio Project Classic or 2.0
Register by April 30

REGION 10 LOCATION C
Portfolio Adjudication
Saturday May 31, 9 AM-3 PM
William Floyd High School
240 Mastic Beach Rd. Mastic Beach, NY
Contact Cheryl Schweider

REGISTER STUDENTS Mastic Beach Location
Classic Portfolio Project only
Register by May 14