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AATA2025 Author Showcase
We are so proud of our AATA members who have recently published books, elevating the art therapy profession. Check it out!

2025 AATA Member Art Exhibition
We are thrilled to share with you AATA’s 2025 Member Art Exhibition! This year, we invited AATA Members to share their artwork related to our AATA2025 conference theme, Ascending to New Heights.

Beyond the Felt Sense – CE event, Nov. 18
Examine neurobiological and physiological research on distinct art materials and art therapy practices during this Continuing Education session hosted by Kerry Kruk-Borisov

7 Facts About Art Therapy to Know on Veterans Day
November 11, 2025 – For art therapists, Veterans Day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the mental health of veterans and service members.
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AATA Multicultural Committee Quilt Project 2025
Oct. 10, 2025 | By LaToya Pegram, AATA Multicultural Committee Chair The AATA Multicultural Committee (MCC) Quilt Project 2025 started this year’s fabrication work from a place of needing and wanting to pivot. We wanted to change up how the labor and timewas...

Introducing the AATA Undergraduate Pre-Art Therapy Education Guidelines
The AATA Undergraduate Pre-Art Therapy Education Guidelines are now available! The guidelines provide educators a resource to develop, deliver, and strengthen undergraduate pre-art therapy education.

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!