AATA News
Save the Date for AATA’s 2021 Annual Conference
January 14, 2021 | Susan Boxer Kappel
Mark your calendar for AATA’s 52nd Annual Conference to be held at the newly renovated Town & Country Resort and Convention Center in sunny San Diego, CA! The core conference program will be Thursday, Oct. 28th to Saturday, Oct. 30th. As we continue to monitor the global Covid-19 pandemic, AATA will once again develop a contingency plan for an “all virtual event” if the situation requires it. If we go forward with the conference in San Diego, sessions will be recorded onsite and we will also hold a post virtual conference so that regardless of your attendance interest both options will be available.
Celebrate Student Scholarship! Join us for the Virtual Undergraduate Poster Session
January 14, 2021 | Heather Denning
The Undergraduate Education Sub-Committee is happy to announce they will be hosting the Undergraduate Poster Session virtually on January 21st at 6PM EST. Although this event could not be hosted during the annual AATA conference in 2020, the committee is now able to host this event online showcasing student achievement and scholarship. This event requires pre-registration, is free, and open to the public.
AATA Condemns Riot on the Capitol and Future Threats of Violence
January 13, 2021
The insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6th was not only a flagrant assault to our democracy, but a very traumatic event for millions of Americans across the country. Even if we were not physically in the Capitol on that day, we share a sense of horror, helplessness, and grief simply from viewing the video footage.
Wishing you Safety and Peace this Holiday Season
December 17, 2020 | Margaret Carlock-Russo
In this season of joy and cheer, I wish you a happy holiday. This year in particular, we welcome the celebration of kindness, hope and humanity toward one another that so many of you have shown by your spirit, words and actions. You have shown up for your clients in their times of need, often risking your personal safety and putting your own struggles to the side. You’ve brought warmth into our art therapy community and helped ease the burdens of others during an unprecedentedly challenging year.
A Note of Gratitude and Renewal for the New Year
December 17, 2020 | Kat Michel
It’s been a year like no other. As we count down to the beginning of 2021, I just wanted to take the time to express my gratitude for this community, for our chapters, and for all the members who joined together in AATA to support each other during the challenging times of the past year.
Last Chance of the Year to Earn Continuing Education
December 17, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
This is your last chance to earn 25 units of continuing education before 2020 comes to a close. The AATA’s brand-new virtual conference, Resilience, Learning & Growth will be held this Saturday, Dec. 19. This conference will provide exceptional education and networking opportunities that will offer attendees flexibility and a library of 25 hours of on-demand learning!
AATA’s First Annual Impact Report, A Letter from the President
December 8, 2020
We are very excited to make our first Annual Impact Report available to you, highlighting this year for the American Art Therapy Association as we continue our work as the leading voice for art therapists and promoting mental health for everyone.
Registration is Open for AATA’s December 19 Virtual Conference!
December 3, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
We are excited to announce a brand-new virtual conference, Resilience, Learning & Growth to be held on Saturday, December 19th. This conference will provide exceptional education and networking opportunities that will offer attendees flexibility and a library of 25 hours of on-demand learning!
In Memoriam: Lani Gerity Glanville
December 1, 2020 | Susan Ainlay Anand and Gretchen Miller
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the sudden death of art therapist, puppetmaker, artist, and author Lani Gerity Glanville, DA, ATR. At 67, after recently being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she passed away on November 25, 2020.
AATA DEI Organizational Questionnaire
December 1, 2020 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
The AATA DEI Committee is gathering information about the culture and climate of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) related to DEI. We invite everyone in the art therapy community to complete this questionnaire to help us in this process. Your responses are anonymous.