AATA News
AATA2025 Author Showcase
Join us as we celebrate our AATA Member Authors at the AATA2025 Annual Conference in Portland!
Suicide Prevention Month 2025
While suicide prevention is critical year-round, September is dedicated to raising awareness, connecting people with resources, and remembering those affected by suicide. And learn how art can serve as a vital tool for healing, connection, and resilience.
A Thriving Profession with a Unique Identity – CE event, Sept. 9
September 4, 2025 | AATA Professional Affairs Committee On behalf of AATA's Professional Affairs Committee, we want to invite you to a special Monthly Learning Series virtual Continuing Education event on Tuesday, September 9, What Makes a Thriving Profession?...
Become an AATA Leader! 2025 Call for Nominations
The Call for Nominations is officially open for five positions on AATA’s Board of Directors and on Nominations Committee Member! Nominate yourself or a qualified candidate by August 31!
Announcing our AATA2025 Virtual Conference Opening Plenary Moderator, Dr. Lynn Kapitan
We are honored to announce that Lynn Kapitan, PhD, ATR-BC, HLM, will be our Opening Plenary moderator for the AATA2025 Virtual Conference!
Join us for a Suicide Prevention Virtual CE Event, Aug 26
Join us for an inspiring and interactive virtual session that explores the transformative power of art in the realm of mental health and suicide prevention, August 26, 2025
AATA Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)
Shared Interest Groups, or SIGs, were created to help art therapists find community at conference – and year-round through the MyAATA Member Community. SIGs are led by AATA members to create connection and a space for art therapists to support each other. Please join a SIG according to your interests and based on how you personally identify.
AATA2025 Master-Level Clinical Supervision Sessions
Learn more about the AATA2025 Master-Level Clinical Supervision Sessions. These sessions are led by subject matter experts working with specific populations and/or settings to assist art therapy professionals to address clinical questions and concerns. They’re included with your AATA2025 registration.
AATA2025 Annual Conference FAQs
Got questions about coming to AATA2024? Here are some questions from AATA members and the answers.
2025 Nominations: We Asked Gretchen Miller About Her Experiences as an AATA Board Member
The 2025 Call for Nominations will be open August 1 – 31 for five positions on AATA’s Board of Directors and on Nominations Committee Member! We asked former Board Member Gretchen M, Miller, who served from 2017 – 2021, her experience on the AATA Board.