AATA News
We Asked Board Members about their Favorite Conference Memories
Our volunteer Board Members not only play a pivotal role in planning the annual conference, but they love attending! So we asked them what makes AATA conferences so special. We’re sharing some of their answers with you.
AAPI Heritage Month Virtual CE Session, Honoring Our Roots: Asian Heritage in Art Therapy Practice
This session weaves together personal narratives and professional insights to create a welcoming space for learning and reflection. Designed to resonate with individuals at all stages of their journey, it offers accessible yet thought-provoking perspectives. Reflections from practitioners and students in the U.S. and abroad will deepen understanding of oneself as an Asian-identified art therapist and support continued personal and professional growth.
Sessions at AATA2026: Research/Evaluation (RE) Track
AATA2024 Art Therapy Conference Sessions: Research/Evaluation (RE) – presents theory and practice of clinical evaluation, the use of standardized assessments, systematic case studies, outcome studies, and all forms of inquiry, using or exploring various research methodologies.
Apply for AATA’s 2026 Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
Each year, AATA honors excellence in the art therapy profession through its annual awards, honors, and scholarships. 2026 applications are now open. Apply today!
Preview of AATA2026 Education Sessions, by Subject Track
AATA2026 is organized into nine main subject tracks to help participants find areas of interest. During the proposal submission process, each proposal submitter selected one category to best describe their session. AATA uses these categories for the final Program Guide.
Sessions at AATA2026: Clinical Approaches Track
AATA2026 Conference Sessions: Clinical Approaches. Sessions that present information on therapeutic best practices, case studies, and art therapy techniques and methods.
Sessions at AATA2026: Studio & Community (SC) Track
AATA2026 Art Therapy Conference Sessions: Studio & Community (SC)sessions that present art studio-based approach, and how artist-centered art therapy practice and community outreach programs are designed to improve our collective well-being.
Sessions at AATA2026 Theory & Assessment (TA) Track
AATA2026 Conference Sessions: Theory & Assessment (TA).
Sessions that present studies in art therapy assessments, current research, and theoretical models which should be presented by experienced researchers.
Sessions at AATA2026: Technology & Innovation (TI) Track
AATA2026 Art Therapy Conference Sessions: Technology & Innovation (TI) sessions that showcase advancements in technology, cutting-edge research, and innovative models in the field of technology.
Sessions at AATA2026: Education & Supervision (ES) Track
AATA2024 Art Therapy Conference Sessions: Education & Supervision. Sessions that present information on updates in art therapy training and education and the latest teaching methods. Or focus on supervision techniques, and educational developments.