The New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) is a non-profit professional organization founded in 1948 for the purpose of advancing the cause of art education by
- stimulating interest in the study of art in public, private and parochial schools and colleges in the state of New York;
- developing sensitivity to and encouraging participation in the visual art;
- securing wider recognition of the vital importance of education through art;
- encouraging carry-over of school art education into the artistic, social and home life of the individual;
- fostering professional growth and leadership among the members of the organization;
- voicing our concerns with regard to policies and legislation that effect art education.
Members include preschool through university level art educators, art administrators, museum educators, school administrators, school districts, commercial representatives, and friends and benefactors.
The New York State Art Teachers Association is made up of 10 Regions. Elected representatives from the ten regions and five elected state-level officers form the Board of Trustees, which is the decision-making body for NYSATA.
To see all collection materials please visit: https://library.buffalostate.edu/archives/nysata
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Article; 25th Anniv. NYSATA History 1948-1973, Folder 1-2, 1973
New York State Art Teachers Association
Article by Ray Henry for NYSATA 25th Anniversary, 1973
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Article; Art Education Program Description and Format, Folder 1-2, c. 1960
New York State Art Teachers Association
NYSED publication describing the Art Education Program and organization, Educational Facilities Planning, c. 1960
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Bulletin; NYSATA v. 24, Folder 1-1, 1973
New York State Art Teachers Association
Articles by Joe Page, Bert Ryerson, Mitch Siegal, Viggo Madsen, and Bob Jennette, 1973
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Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles on the Art Education Program
Stanley Czurles
Stanley Czurles was born September 14, 1908. He received his B.F.A in 1929 and his M.F.A in 1938 from Syracuse University. Mr. Czurles was awarded a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 1942. Before coming to Buffalo, he was Art Instructor at the School Art League of Syracuse, NY and the Syracuse Boys’ Club, a docent at Museum of Fine Arts in Syracuse, a Crafts Instructor at Syracuse University, and an Arts Commentator for the Syracuse Journal American Newspaper. Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. Dr. Stanley Czurles was the author of many articles, editorials, and informational material pertaining to art education. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association. The Czurles-Nelson Gallery at the State University College at Buffalo was dedicated in 2009 in honor of him.
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Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles on the development of NYSATA
Stanley Czurles
Stanley Czurles was born September 14, 1908. He received his B.F.A in 1929 and his M.F.A in 1938 from Syracuse University. Mr. Czurles was awarded a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 1942. Before coming to Buffalo, he was Art Instructor at the School Art League of Syracuse, NY and the Syracuse Boys’ Club, a docent at Museum of Fine Arts in Syracuse, a Crafts Instructor at Syracuse University, and an Arts Commentator for the Syracuse Journal American Newspaper.
Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. Dr. Stanley Czurles was the author of many articles, editorials, and informational material pertaining to art education. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association. The Czurles-Nelson Gallery at the State University College at Buffalo was dedicated in 2009 in honor of him. -
Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles on the development of the Creative Education Program
Stanley Czurles
Stanley Czurles was born September 14, 1908. He received his B.F.A in 1929 and his M.F.A in 1938 from Syracuse University. Mr. Czurles was awarded a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 1942. Before coming to Buffalo, he was Art Instructor at the School Art League of Syracuse, NY and the Syracuse Boys’ Club, a docent at Museum of Fine Arts in Syracuse, a Crafts Instructor at Syracuse University, and an Arts Commentator for the Syracuse Journal American Newspaper.
Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. Dr. Stanley Czurles was the author of many articles, editorials, and informational material pertaining to art education. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association. The Czurles-Nelson Gallery at the State University College at Buffalo was dedicated in 2009 in honor of him. -
Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles on the history and origin of the NYS teacher's certification
Stanley Czurles
Stanley Czurles was born September 14, 1908. He received his B.F.A in 1929 and his M.F.A in 1938 from Syracuse University. Mr. Czurles was awarded a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 1942. Before coming to Buffalo, he was Art Instructor at the School Art League of Syracuse, NY and the Syracuse Boys’ Club, a docent at Museum of Fine Arts in Syracuse, a Crafts Instructor at Syracuse University, and an Arts Commentator for the Syracuse Journal American Newspaper. Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. Dr. Stanley Czurles was the author of many articles, editorials, and informational material pertaining to art education. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association. The Czurles-Nelson Gallery at the State University College at Buffalo was dedicated in 2009 in honor of him.
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Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles with NYSATA student members
Stanley Czurles
Stanley Czurles was born September 14, 1908. He received his B.F.A in 1929 and his M.F.A in 1938 from Syracuse University. Mr. Czurles was awarded a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 1942. Before coming to Buffalo, he was Art Instructor at the School Art League of Syracuse, NY and the Syracuse Boys’ Club, a docent at Museum of Fine Arts in Syracuse, a Crafts Instructor at Syracuse University, and an Arts Commentator for the Syracuse Journal American Newspaper. Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. Dr. Stanley Czurles was the author of many articles, editorials, and informational material pertaining to art education. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association. The Czurles-Nelson Gallery at the State University College at Buffalo was dedicated in 2009 in honor of him.
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List; Presidents and Conventions, Folder 1-1, 1949
New York State Art Teachers Association
Listing of past presidents and convention locations, 1949-1995
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Newsletter; Early History of NYSATA, Folder 1-2, 1955
New York State Art Teachers Association
NYSATA Newsletter; August, 1955
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Newsletter; First Organization Meeting, Folder 1-6, 1948
New York State Art Teachers Association
NYSATA first organization meeting, 1948
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Newsletter; Second Organization Meeting, Folder 1-6, 1949
New York State Art Teachers Association
NYSATA second organization meeting, 1949
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Photograph; Past Presidents (1), Folder 1-1, 1948
New York State Art Teachers Association
Left to Right: Morton Raych, Elbert Ryerson, Joe Page, and Bernard Rooney, c. 1950s
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Photograph; Past Presidents (2), Folder 1-1, c. 1948
New York State Art Teachers Association
Left to Right: Ray Henry, Morto Raych, Bert Ryerson, and Joe Page, 1991
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Photograph; Past Presidents (3), Folder 1-1, c. 1948
New York State Art Teachers Association
Left to Right: Mort Raych, Bert Ryerson, Joe Page, and Ray Henry, 1991
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Photograph; Past Presidents (4), Folder 1-1, c. 1948
New York State Art Teachers Association
Left to Right: Fred Pilkington, George Weinheimer, and E. Clyde Snyder, 1992
