AATA News
Statement by the American Art Therapy Association on the School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
As an organization, the American Art Therapy Association urges state and federal lawmakers to look at all policies and laws that impact gun violence. Our society must make mental health care more accessible, affordable, and equitable—year-round and not just after a tragedy.
2022 Call for Nominations for Volunteer Officers and Directors of the Board
The American Art Therapy Association’s Nominating Sub-Committee encourages you to put yourself or a respected colleague forward as a nominee for an AATA leadership position!
2022 Scholarships, Honors, and Awards
This is your opportunity to honor colleagues and recognize the unsung heroes and visionaries of the field—or take the next step in your career by applying for a scholarship.
ACATE Council Position Open July 1 for an Art Therapy Practitioner
April 21, 2022 | Ron Hunt, DDS, MS, Chair, Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE) The Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE) is currently seeking applications and nominations for one (1) Practitioner position that will become open on...
Two More Art Therapy Programs Receive Initial CAAHEP Accreditation!
CAAHEP has awarded initial accreditation to the Art Therapy master’s programs at Naropa University in Boulder, CO and Adler Graduate School in Minnetonka, MN, effective March 18, 2022.
You Have More Time to Submit Your Proposal!
The new deadline to submit a proposal to present at the American Art Therapy Association’s 53rd Annual Conference is Sunday, April 10th, 11:59pm EST.
Call For Volunteers
Ready to make a difference? Put your talents to good use! The American Art Therapy Association needs passionate members like you to join our dynamic group of volunteers to help us grow and advance the field for the next generation of art therapists. Everyone has...
Featured Member: Emily Allbery, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
March 24, 2022
Working with medically fragile children has definitely shaped who I am as a therapist and a person. I have learned so much from the resiliency of my patients, all of whom understand the meaning of life more than I can at two to three times their age.
Only a Few Weeks Left to Submit Your Proposal for AATA’s Annual Conference!
Don’t put it off! April 3rd is the deadline to submit a proposal to present at the American Art Therapy Association’s 53rd Annual Conference to be held in Minneapolis, MN, November 9 – 13th.
Journey to Art Therapy
The American Art Therapy Association is pleased to launch a new virtual series entitled Journey to Art Therapy!