AATA News
Statement by the American Art Therapy Association on the School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
As an organization, the American Art Therapy Association urges state and federal lawmakers to look at all policies and laws that impact gun violence. Our society must make mental health care more accessible, affordable, and equitable—year-round and not just after a tragedy.
2022 Call for Nominations for Volunteer Officers and Directors of the Board
The American Art Therapy Association’s Nominating Sub-Committee encourages you to put yourself or a respected colleague forward as a nominee for an AATA leadership position!
2022 Scholarships, Honors, and Awards
This is your opportunity to honor colleagues and recognize the unsung heroes and visionaries of the field—or take the next step in your career by applying for a scholarship.
Two More Art Therapy Programs Receive Initial CAAHEP Accreditation!
CAAHEP has awarded initial accreditation to the Art Therapy master’s programs at Naropa University in Boulder, CO and Adler Graduate School in Minnetonka, MN, effective March 18, 2022.
You Have More Time to Submit Your Proposal!
The new deadline to submit a proposal to present at the American Art Therapy Association’s 53rd Annual Conference is Sunday, April 10th, 11:59pm EST.
Featured Member: Emily Allbery, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
March 24, 2022
Working with medically fragile children has definitely shaped who I am as a therapist and a person. I have learned so much from the resiliency of my patients, all of whom understand the meaning of life more than I can at two to three times their age.
Only a Few Weeks Left to Submit Your Proposal for AATA’s Annual Conference!
Don’t put it off! April 3rd is the deadline to submit a proposal to present at the American Art Therapy Association’s 53rd Annual Conference to be held in Minneapolis, MN, November 9 – 13th.
Journey to Art Therapy
The American Art Therapy Association is pleased to launch a new virtual series entitled Journey to Art Therapy!
Findings from the AATA Credentialing Survey
Thank you to so many of you who shared your experiences in our credentialing survey conducted December 2021 – January 2022. Your personal stories and feedback are helping AATA continue to advocate for a remedy to the current credentialing crisis and frame the conversation about the future of credentialing. Please download the findings from the survey here.
The Education Committee is Looking for New Members!
March 10, 2022
AATA’s Education Committee is currently looking for new professional members and student members at each level. Join us as we develop recommendations for education standards; support accreditation of art therapy education programs; and further continuing education possibilities!