STUDENT ART CONTEST
Inspiring students to create beyond all boundaries
Dr. Nivia Zavala and Ana Soto 2027 NYSABE
Student Art Contest
pioneering bilingual educator, academic researcher, and advocate for exceptional learners widely recognized for her contributions to the New York State Association for Bilingual Education (NYSABE).
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, and was widely recognized for her commitment to multicultural, multilingual education.
With Ana and Nivia’s dedication to multicultural education and the creativity within students, NYSABE’s 2027 Student Art Contest stands in their name, to support multilingual learners with disabilities; bringing their abilities, passion, and inspiration to light, and providing grounds to take pride in their culture and individuality through art.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 1, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS: December 19, 2026
Browse the 2026 NYSABE Conference Student Art Contest Winners:
Honoring the Works of Ana Soto
Conference Information
Click here to register as an Individual.
Registration is now open. The following forms of payment are accepted: Credit Cards, Checks, and approved purchase orders.
Questions? Contact us at Conference@NYSABE.org.
Need your invoice? Visit your registration account and click on the pdf icon on the Review and Checkout page.
NYSABE’s Vendor # for NYC DOE is 112847914.
Start Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2027
End Date: Sunday, March 21, 2027
NYSABE group rate: $189 USD per night
Conference Dates: March 18 – 20, 2027
Location: Sonesta White Plains Downtown, 66 Hale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601
Sonesta Booking Website: https://book.passkey.com/event/51352794/owner/56479/home
Guests can also call 1-800- SONESTA (766-3782), and mention the group code: G31727NYSAB to book their reservation.
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