AATA News
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.
The First Day of AATA’s Annual Conference is 2 Weeks Away!
October 7, 2021
Now is the time to get registered so you can attend the AATA’s 52nd Annual Conference, Reconnecting and Visualizing Future Pathways for Art Therapy in a Diverse Society. Our first conference days are Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th.
Art Therapy Program at Drexel Univ. Receives Initial CAAHEP Accreditation
October 7, 2021
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) awarded initial accreditation to the Art Therapy master’s program at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The AATA is proud to sponsor the CAAHEP accreditation process managed by the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE).
An Overview of the Organizations that Support the Art Therapy Profession
While AATA’s mission is to advance art therapy as a regulated mental health profession and build a community that supports art therapists throughout their careers, we are only one of three organizations that assist art therapists with their career journeys.
In Memorium: Sandra Graves-Alcorn
September 23, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra (Kagin) Graves-Alcorn, PhD, ATR-BC, LPAT, a pioneer founder of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) and retired professor of expressive therapies at the University of Louisville. She served as president of AATA from 1985 to 1987.