MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
AATA offers a variety of membership categories to meet your needs at every stage of your career! As a member, you will support the critical advocacy and policy work of our organization while gaining access to the research, tools, and connections you need to succeed in the field.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Professional: Individuals who have completed graduate level training in art therapy are eligible for a Professional membership. Professional members are eligible to vote, hold office, serve on committees, receive all official Association communications, may access all virtual resources, and all other rights and benefits provided by the Association.
Available payment plans: Annual ($190); 2-Year* ($330); Monthly ($17.06/month).
Credentialed Professional: Available to individuals who maintain current registration (ATR) and/or certification (ATR-BC) through the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc. (ATCB). Credentialed Professional members are eligible to vote, hold office, serve on committees, receive all official Association communications, may access all virtual resources, and all other rights and benefits provided by the Association.
Available payment plans: Annual ($190); 2-Year* ($330); Monthly ($17.06/month)
Retired Professional: A discounted Professional membership for individuals who have reached the age of 65, or who are eligible to retire with full benefits under the current Social Security regulations, and are officially retired from their primary professional activities. Retired Members are eligible to vote, hold office, serve on committees, receive all official Association communications, access all virtual resources, and all other rights and benefits provided by the Association.
Available payment plans: Annual ($95.97); 2-Year* ($165.12); Monthly ($8.64/month)
* For 2-Year membership payments: It may take 7 – 10 business days for your 2-year membership to show on your AATA account.
If you are an art therapy professional outside of the United States, please choose the Professional membership category that best applies to you when you log in to MyAATA to join. Once you are logged in, you’ll be directed to identify the country you’re based in and the corresponding membership rates for your country.
Annual rates for professional members outside of the United States vary: $31 – $165 (depending on country)
Annual rates for retired members outside of the United States vary: $15.48 – $83.59 (depending on country)
NEW PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
New Professional: A discounted Professional membership available to individuals who have completed graduate level training in art therapy within the last 12 months. New Professional memberships are available for one year. At the end of the year-term, New Professionals can join AATA as a Professional or Credentialed Professional.
Available payment plans: Annual ($83); Monthly ($7.51/month). Not eligible for 2-Year membership option.
International New Professional Members: Individuals who have completed graduate-level training in art therapy within the last 12 months. Available for one year.
Available payment plans for members outside the United States: Annual: $13.39 – $72 (depending on country)
* For 2-Year membership payments: It may take 7 – 10 business days for your 2-year membership to show on your AATA account.
If you are a new professional outside of the United States, please choose the New Professional membership category when you log in to MyAATA to join. Once you log in, you’ll be directed to identify the country you’re based in and the corresponding membership rates for your country.
Annual rates for new professionals outside of the United States vary: $13.39 – $72 (depending on country)
STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS
Art Therapy Students: Individuals currently enrolled in a Master’s art therapy program are eligible for an Art Therapy Student membership. Student members may access all AATA virtual resources, including Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association; attend virtual Monthly Learning Series events for free; apply for scholarships; receive conference discounts; and serve on committees.
Payment plans for art therapy students: Annual ($63); Monthly ($69 divided into 12 monthly payments)
Art Therapy Doctoral Students: Students enrolled in a full-time PhD program have a slightly higher membership rate to reflect the additional level of membership benefits, such as the ability to receive CE credit for AATA CE events at a discounted rate. Doctoral students are also eligible for scholarships and discounted student rates for conferences. We ask that PhD students who are part-time students, working as active art therapists, choose the appropriate Professional membership category.
Payment plans for Doctoral students: Annual ($83); Monthly ($90 divided into 12 monthly payments)
Undergraduate and Other Students (Non-voting members): Student members may access all AATA virtual resources, including Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association; attend virtual Monthly Learning Series events for free; apply for scholarships; and receive conference discounts.
Payment plans: Annual ($63); Monthly ($69 divided into 12 monthly payments)
All art therapy graduate students must submit Anticipated Graduation Date, Current Degree, and an Academic Schedule to be eligible.
If you are a student outside of the United States, please choose a membership category once you log in to MyAATA. You’ll be directed to identify the country you’re based and the corresponding membership rates for your country.
Annual rates for students outside of the United States vary: $10.32 – $55.72 (depending on country)
OTHER INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS
Associate: A Professional membership available to individuals who are interested in the field of art therapy but have not completed graduate-level training and are not practicing art therapists. Associate members are not eligible to vote or hold office.
Available payment plans: Annual ($190); 2-Year* ($330); Monthly ($17.06/month)
Retired Associate: Associate members who have reached the age of 65 and are officially retired from their primary professional activities can retain all of their benefits through this membership
Available payment plans: Annual ($95.97); 2-Year* ($165.12); Monthly ($8.64/month)
* For 2-Year membership payments: It may take 7 – 10 business days for your 2-year membership to show on your AATA account.
If you live outside of the United States, please choose a membership category that best applies once you log in to MyAATA. You’ll be directed to identify the country you’re based and the corresponding membership rates for your country.
Annual rates for associate members outside of the United States vary: $31 – $165 (depending on country)
Annual rates for retired members outside of the United States vary: $15.48 – $83.59 (depending on country)
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIPS
Affiliate: An organizational membership available to institutions that wish to support the goals and objectives of the Association. Affiliate Members receive exclusive benefits, such as discounts on group memberships, advertisements, products, events, and more.
Available payment plans: Annual ($703.82)
International Affiliate: An organizational membership available to institutions outside the United States. Affiliate Members receive exclusive benefits, such as discounts on group memberships, advertisements, products, events, and more.
Available payment plans: Annual ($112.48 – $611.97)
More About International Membership
As a result of feedback from and advocacy efforts of the AATA’s International Shared Interest Group (SIG), the AATA Board has approved a completely new dues structure for members outside of the United States, including Professional Members, Student Members, and Retiree Members, as well as Affiliate Membership. The purpose of this change is to make membership more accessible for art therapists in countries with lower economic health. This new dues structure launched on Jan. 1, 2024.
If you are outside of the United States, please choose a membership category. Once you log in to MyAATA, you’ll be directed to identify the country you’re based and the corresponding membership rates for your country.