AATA News
Attention All Authors! The In-Person Conference Bookstore is Back
We are bringing back the in-person bookstore for AATA2023 in San Diego! If you’re an AATA member and would like to have your book included in the conference bookstore, please sign up today!
Coming to AATA2023 in San Diego? Bring the Family!
Here are some things to consider…
The conference venue, Town and Country Resort, is close to some awesome attractions, including Balboa Park, the new Comic-Con museum, and the San Diego Zoo (just 10 minutes away by car). SeaWorld San Diego is also nearby. No car? The Town and Country Resort is steps from the Fashion Valley trolley station, which can take you to Seaport Village or The New Children’s Museum.
Featured Member: Helena Ma
“I decided to volunteer as a conference local arrangement chair because I wanted to give back to the art therapy community and contribute to the growth and advancement of our field. Being part of the AATA community allows me to connect with like-minded individuals, engage in meaningful discussions, and collaborate on initiatives that aim to move the art therapy field forward.”
2023 Conference Program Highlights
June 23, 2023
This year’s program features five days of curated experiences, including sessions in all 19 program tracks, from activism and addiction, to technology and trauma. Here are a few highlights.
Why We’re Proud to Introduce Roberto Lugo as our AATA2023 Keynote Speaker
June 9, 2023 | By Carolyn Brown Treadon, Ph.D., ATR-BC, ATCS
and Brian Tepper, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT
Roberto Lugo has been on the radar of the Conference Committee for several years—and we are thrilled that he has agreed to be a part of this year’s AATA conference! Today, we want to take a moment to tell you a little more about him and his work.
Seeking Editor in Chief for the Art Therapy Journal
June 12, 2023
The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) has begun the hiring process for the Editor in Chief of Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association. The Journal is a peer-reviewed, scholarly publication that has a readership comprised of educators, practitioners, and students.
Join us for Understanding Intimate Partner Violence: A Queer Perspective, June 20th
June 9, 2023 Join us on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 7-9pm ET / 4-6pm PT for Understanding Intimate Partner Violence: A Queer Perspective. During Pride month, a month of celebration, this presentation highlights information and ways in which art therapists and...
When Meaningful Contribution is for the Greater Good (and How It Benefits You, Too)
As a Director on the board of the AATA, you will play a pivotal role in helping establish and execute the strategic plan of the organization. This is the big picture, long term planning that helps set the AATA on the best possible future course.
Want to Bring More Joy to Your Work? Focus on “Colleagueship”
As adults, we typically spend a third of our days in a workplace. Often, we might spend more time surrounded by workplace colleagues than friends or family. We have words for our relationships with friends: friendship. We have names for our relationships with family members: kin. What then do we call our workplace humans? Our kith? And how might we conceptualize our relationship with them? In conversation recently at my university, a word came up: “Colleagueship.” It is a way of being that is really important for our ability to contribute to society and our own well-being.
Join us for this special Asian American Heritage Month event, May 20th
May 18, 2023 On May 20th, AATA is hosting a panel discussion with Asian/Asian American art therapists. Join us as we hear from the panelists on how they embody the contexts behind being Asian and Asian American art therapists. They will be sharing their stories,...