AATA News

Sessions at AATA2025: Studio & Community (SC) Track
AATA2024 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 AATA2025 Theory & Assessment (TA) Track
AATA2024 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 AATA2025: Technology & Innovation (TI) Track
AATA2024 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 AATA2025: 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.

Sessions at AATA2025: Multicultural Perspectives (MP) Track
AATA2024 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 AATA2025: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Track
AATA2024 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 AATA2025: 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 AATA2025: Contemporary Issues/Current Trends Track
AATA2023 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).

Sessions at AATA2025: Clinical Approaches Track
AATA2023 Conference Sessions: Clinical Approaches. Sessions that present information on therapeutic best practices, case studies, and art therapy techniques and methods.

Join us at the AATA2025 Author Meet and Greet and Arts & Crafts Marketplace
We are excited to be planning AATA2025—both our In-Person Conference in Portland, and the Virtual Conference! As part of both conferences, we will be offering opportunities to showcase the many talents of our AATA members.
On October 9 from 5:30–8:30pm we will be hosting the annual Arts and Crafts Marketplace, one of the most popular events at our in-person conference. Enjoy a drink from the cash bar while browsing a wide array of handmade artwork, jewelry, crafts, and more—perfect for picking up a thoughtful gift for a loved one or a unique souvenir for yourself. Plus, stop by the Author Tables to meet our most recently published AATA members!