AATA News
More Than 100 Sessions at AATA2023, By Category
The conference is organized into seven 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.
Identity, Art Therapy, and Working with the LGBTQIA Community — CEU Event
Join us for a Continuing Education event on August 14, 6 – 8pm ET: Identify, Art Therapy, and Working with the LGBTQIA+ Community, hosted by Jenni Ford, LCPC, ATR-BC, LMHC.
2023 Call for Nominations for Volunteer Officers and Directors of the Board
AATA is accepting nominations for AATA members to serve two-year terms (2024-2025) in the following positions: President-Elect, Secretary, Director (3), and Nominating Committee. Nominate individuals, including yourself, whose unique skills and talents can make an impact in these roles.
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...