Join Us at AATA2026!
AATA2026 offers the art therapy community two opportunities to learn new skills, engage with colleagues, and grow your community. Join us in-person in Charlotte, North Carolina, or virtually from anywhere!
AATA2026 Virtual Conference, Nov. 14 – 15
Join us from anywhere for the AATA2026 Virtual Conference! Presenters will offer all-new content on a platform dynamic, interactive platform. All CE sessions will be recorded, so you can attend live or watch the recording at your own pace.
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Engage in World-Class Learning
AATA2026 in Charlotte will include sessions in 9 program tracks: Clinical Approaches, Contemporary Issues/Current Trends, DEI, Education & Supervision, Multicultural Perspectives, Research/Evaluation, Studio & Community, Technology & Innovation, and Theory & Assessment.
- Advanced Practice Courses: Oct. 14
- Core Program Days: Oct. 15 – 17 (150 sessions included in your registration.) Additional registration needed for limited-seat hands-on workshops
- Master-Level Clinical Supervision Sessions to address clinical questions or concerns
Connect with Art Therapists from Around the World
Join art therapists from around the world during the Open Art Studio or networking sessions… or in the common areas of the hotel venue! Plus:
- Shared Interest Groups (SIG) meetings
- Arts & Crafts Marketplace where AATA members showcase their art (for purchase!) and Author Meet-Ups
- Opening Reception and Closing Party (ticketed events)
What’s Included in Your Registration
Our vision for the conference is to bring the art therapy community together for world-class learning opportunities, art-making experientials, networking events, and more.
- Continuing Education sessions, including “paper” presentations, panels, and videos in 9 subject tracks
- Open Art Studio, a special place to connect with others
- Daily Plenary Sessions and Keynote Presentations
- Shared Interest Group discussions
- Access to the conference mobile app to connect with attendees
- Planning for licensure campaigns and coalition-building
- Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding AATA members
Explore the Queen City
The conference venue is in Charlotte, North Carolina—known as the Queen City—with a thriving arts scene, diverse culinary options, outdoor fun… and modern charm!
Break from the conference at Marshall Park across the street. Take the Lynx light rail to NoDa, the arts district. Visit the Mint Museum for contemporary art, or the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Brave the world’s largest manmade whitewater river at the National Whitewater Center.
Stay in Uptown Charlotte
AATA2026 will be held at the Sheraton/Le Meridien Hotel Complex, in Charlotte’s city center known as Uptown. All learning and networking sessions will take place here, and staying here will help you connect with other attendees!
Get the best rate through AATA’s Hotel Block, October 12 – 18, 2026.
Celebrate Together at Evening Events
Join us as we celebrate our profession at the Opening Reception on Oct. 14, and Closing Party on Oct. 17. (Reserve a ticket during registration.)
We are hosting our AATA Member Arts & Crafts Marketplace and Author Meet-and-Greet. Shop for handmade crafts, art, jewelry, and newly published books – and be wowed!
Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor
Both AATA’s In-Person and Virtual Conferences offers organizations, education programs, and art supply companies visibility through event marketing, digital platforms, and promotional materials.
Gain distinction among the art therapy community, including art therapy practitioners, clinicians, researchers, educators, and students!
Notes
The AATA2026 program is still being developed and updates will continue to be published in the program and via this webpage. If you have any questions, or need help registering for the conference, please contact conference@arttherapy.org.