AATA News
UPDATED: AATA’s 1st Ever Online Training in Spanish
La American Art Therapy Association (AATA) se enorgullece en presentar su nueva oferta de entrenamiento en línea en español que incluye ejercicios de creación artística que proporcionará a los asistentes dos créditos de educación continua.
AATA is proud to present a new online training offering in Spanish, which will include creative exercises and provide 2 continuing education credits.
Update Regarding Ongoing Concerns with ATCB and the Future of Credentialing
As AATA continues to advocate for a remedy to the ATCB situation regarding credential inactivation and other communications issues, we are appreciative of the continued conversation in the MyAATA Member Community. We hope to continue to provide a home for these discussions so that our membership can help one another during this time.
A New Year Message from Girija Kaimal
Dear Member, As we enter this New Year, I am honored to begin my service as AATA’s 27th President and continue the tremendous progress we’ve made as an association and profession. I also want to congratulate our newest board members, Jennifer DeLucia, Michael...
The Last 2 Days of AATA’s Annual Conference are This Weekend!
The Last 2 Days of AATA's Annual Conference are This Weekend! December 16, 2021 | Susan Boxer Kappel, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, CGP, Conference Chair There is still time to get registered for the last two days of the AATA's annual conference to be held this weekend,...
Are You Experiencing Issues Regarding Your Credentials? AATA Responds to the ATCB on Behalf of our Members
November 23, 2021: A message from AATA President, Margaret Carlock-Russo
This situation is deeply concerning and harmful to our entire art therapy community. Whether you are an AATA member, non-member, student, or lifelong practitioner, I want to assure you that AATA is acting in support of all of us.
2021 Election Results are in – Thank You for Voting!
November 18, 2021 | Christianne E. Strang
The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2021 election results for leadership positions with the American Art Therapy Association:
2021 Art Therapy Award Recipients!
November 18, 2021
The American Art Therapy Association congratulates this year’s distinguished recipients of awards in art therapy leadership, scholarship, research, clinical practice, and legislation. We also thank our generous funders whose contributions make it possible for AATA to offer these prestigious awards each year.
The Last 2 Days of AATA’s Annual Conference Are Just 4 Weeks Away!
November 18, 2021 | Susan Boxer Kappel, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, CGP, Conference Chair Our last 2 conference days on December 18 and 19th are fast approaching! We invite you to join us for the remaining program that is part of the AATA’s 52nd Annual Conference, Reconnecting...
New School-Based Art Therapist Directory
November 4, 2021 This school-based art therapist directory aims to help connect school-based art therapists working in schools across the United States. Many art therapists are the sole art therapist at the school, and the AATA wants to facilitate peer support and...
Please vote in the AATA 2021 Election!
October 7, 2021
To ensure that the AATA leadership fully and fairly represents our members, we need broad engagement from you in the elections process. Online voting is open from Sept. 29 – Oct. 29, 2021. We’ve compiled FAQs on the voting process and an overview of information about board leadership responsibilities to help inform your decision. Please contact the National Office at (888) 290-0878 or info@arttherapy.org if you have any questions or need assistance.