AATA News

Accessing your CEUs from AATA’s 53rd Annual Conference
If you attended the 2022 Conference in Minneapolis, the process for claiming your credits is a bit different. Please follow all instructions below to access your credits.

Coping Through Creativity: A Mom’s Story through Childhood Cancer
When my daughter Miley was 11 months old, she was diagnosed with cancer. I immediately immersed myself into her care… And once her treatment was completed, we rang a bell — and it was over. This is the most mind-blowing thing that no one prepares you for. My daughter was cancer free but I was left with battle scars that no one could see. That’s when I turned to art therapy.

Register for AATA’s 2022 Virtual Conference!
We are excited to announce that AATA’s 2022 Virtual Conference will be held December 17 – 18! The AATA National Office along with our volunteer conference committee is currently developing the program for the virtual conference, so stay tuned!

Recapping the 2022 In-Person Annual Conference
After three years, we were thrilled to host our first IN-PERSON conference in Minneapolis this month! 600+ people attended the three-day conference, packed with sessions from morning coffee with the Board. If you missed any of this, join us for our Virtual Conference, Dec. 17-18!

Presenting the 2022 Member Art Exhibition
November 15, 2022 We are so proud to present the 2022 Member Art Exhibition with the theme of Resilience, Inclusivity, and Growth. The exhibition was displayed throughout the in-person conference and prior to plenary sessions. Please take the time to watch the...

AATA Remembers: In Memoriam 2022
On November 10, 2022, during the ATA In-Person Conference, we looked back in loving memory to those who passed
away this year. They contributed so much to the field of art therapy and to the clients and communities they served.

7 Facts to Know on Veterans Day
November 11, 2022
For art therapists, Veterans Day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the mental health of veterans and service members.

Results are In! Announcing AATA’s Newest Leaders, Plus Association Bylaw Changes
November 2, 2022
Thank you to everyone who participated in these elections, especially those of you who ran for a leadership position in support of our association and profession. AATA is thrilled to announce our 2022 election results, as verified by the Teller’s Working Group!

Join the Journal Shared Interest Group at the AATA In-Person Conference!
Whether you’re an aspiring author or a seasoned one, join editorial members of Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association on Friday, Nov. 11, at 2pm, for a Shared Interest Networking Group session at the annual conference in Minneapolis! We will be...

3 Special Opportunities During the 2022 In-Person Conference
Please join us for these special demonstrations at the Annual In-Person Conference! Catch Maggie, the Art Therapy Bus, on Nov. 10th; Franz Spohn from Faber-Castell; and a demo from BLICK Art Materials, both during Exhibit hours Nov. 10 – 12.