AATA News
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.
Sessions at AATA2026: Multicultural Perspectives (MP) Track
AATA2026 Art Therapy Conference Sessions: Multicultural Perspectives (MP). Sessions in this category distinctly highlight the impact of diverse cultural backgrounds on art therapy practices.
Sessions at AATA2026: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Track
AATA2026 Art Therapy Conference Sessions: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Sessions within this category, grounded in the DEI activist movement, explore studies in art therapy assessments, current research, and theoretical models.
Sessions at AATA2026: Contemporary Issues/Current Trends Track
AATA2026 Conference Sessions: Contemporary Issues/Current Trends.
Sessions that present information in Activism (AC), Grief/Mourning (GM), Technology (TE), Autism (AU), Professional Practice (PP), Trauma (TR), and Ethics (ET).
AATA’s 2026 Three-Part Ethics Series
Join us for AATA’s 2026 Ethics Series; May 5, 19, and June 9, 2026. Ethical practice in art therapy is a living, evolving process, shaped by clinical relationships, cultural context, and the systems we work within. In this three-part virtual learning series, presenters will explore positive ethics, sociopolitical awareness, and professional responsibility to help art therapists build a values-driven, resilient practice.
AATA’s 2026 Three-Part Supervision Series
Join us for AATA’s 2026 Supervision Series; April 14, 22, 28, 2026. As art therapists face unique developmental challenges throughout their careers, supervision can guide us through different phases of professional development. In this three-part virtual learning series, presenters will explore how supervisors can tailor their approach to meet the evolving needs of their supervisees
AATA Statement on the Supreme Court’s Harmful Decision to Lift Ban on Conversion Therapy
This week, the US Supreme Court ruled to strike down a Colorado law that banned conversion therapy for minors. By lifting the ban, this ruling will allow licensed therapists to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of young people—subjecting LGBTQ+ youth to dangerous and discredited practices that may cause significant harm.