AATA News
Wishing you Safety and Peace this Holiday Season
December 17, 2020 | Margaret Carlock-Russo
In this season of joy and cheer, I wish you a happy holiday. This year in particular, we welcome the celebration of kindness, hope and humanity toward one another that so many of you have shown by your spirit, words and actions. You have shown up for your clients in their times of need, often risking your personal safety and putting your own struggles to the side. You’ve brought warmth into our art therapy community and helped ease the burdens of others during an unprecedentedly challenging year.
A Note of Gratitude and Renewal for the New Year
December 17, 2020 | Kat Michel
It’s been a year like no other. As we count down to the beginning of 2021, I just wanted to take the time to express my gratitude for this community, for our chapters, and for all the members who joined together in AATA to support each other during the challenging times of the past year.
Last Chance of the Year to Earn Continuing Education
December 17, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
This is your last chance to earn 25 units of continuing education before 2020 comes to a close. The AATA’s brand-new virtual conference, Resilience, Learning & Growth will be held this Saturday, Dec. 19. This conference will provide exceptional education and networking opportunities that will offer attendees flexibility and a library of 25 hours of on-demand learning!
AATA’s First Annual Impact Report, A Letter from the President
December 8, 2020
We are very excited to make our first Annual Impact Report available to you, highlighting this year for the American Art Therapy Association as we continue our work as the leading voice for art therapists and promoting mental health for everyone.
Registration is Open for AATA’s December 19 Virtual Conference!
December 3, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
We are excited to announce a brand-new virtual conference, Resilience, Learning & Growth to be held on Saturday, December 19th. This conference will provide exceptional education and networking opportunities that will offer attendees flexibility and a library of 25 hours of on-demand learning!
In Memoriam: Lani Gerity Glanville
December 1, 2020 | Susan Ainlay Anand and Gretchen Miller
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the sudden death of art therapist, puppetmaker, artist, and author Lani Gerity Glanville, DA, ATR. At 67, after recently being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she passed away on November 25, 2020.
AATA DEI Organizational Questionnaire
December 1, 2020 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
The AATA DEI Committee is gathering information about the culture and climate of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) related to DEI. We invite everyone in the art therapy community to complete this questionnaire to help us in this process. Your responses are anonymous.
Honoring Native American Heritage Month
November 22, 2022
National Native American Heritage Month is a reminder each year to celebrate Native American people, arts, culture, and heritage. There are 3 million indigenous people in the United States, belonging to 574 federally recognized Indian Nations (variously called tribes, nations, bands, pueblos, communities and native villages) in the United States.
In Memoriam: Cliff Joseph
November 19, 2020
We are deeply saddened to have learned of the passing of Cliff Joseph, ATR, art therapy pioneer, artist, and activist. He died on November 8, 2020 at the age of 98 in Chicago. We invite colleagues, friends, and students of Mr. Joseph to share moments, pictures, and other notes in remembrance to be included in an upcoming article.
Congratulations to the 2020 Art Therapy Award Recipients!
November 19, 2020
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.