Ana Soto Artist, Advocate, Educator

Ana Soto was an artist born in Argentina and recognized internationally for her pictorial work. She demonstrated high artistic impressionist and expressionist techniques, especially in the use of pastels and mixed techniques in landscapes, portraits, and figures. She achieved international recognition by having her work exhibited in museums in her native Argentina, across Europe, the Far East, Latin America, and the United States. Her artwork has also been exhibited at the Museum of the Vatican city.

Ana Soto was the recipient of the Silver Medal and Certificate from the Francois Academy, which was presented by representatives from the French Embassy in New York City in 1994. In 2006, she received the Artist Woman of the Year award at the International Women’s Democrats and the United Nations Human Rights Recognition in Rome.

Ana Soto, the exceptional artist, was a strong voice at the New York State Association (NYSABE) by advocating for quality bilingual education that addresses the needs and aspirations of students, their families, educators, and communities. Ana’s school and classroom art projects, numerous covers of NYSABE conference program books and posters, and her participation in community events provide clear evidence of her vision and generous commitment to multicultural, multilingual education.