AATA News
Connecticut Art Therapy Licensure Bill Passes the House, Now on to the Senate
May 30, 2019
On May 29, 2019 the Connecticut House of Representatives voted in favor 138 to 1 for House Bill 5444, An Act Requiring Licensure of Art Therapists. With just one week remaining before the legislature adjourns on June 5th, art therapists in Connecticut are rallying their senators to schedule a vote. If you or someone you know resides in Connecticut, please take a moment to show your support!
Art Therapy Today Moves to a Biweekly Schedule
May 30, 2019
Beginning in June, Art Therapy Today (ATT) will switch from the current weekly schedule to bi-weekly (or twice a month). The next issue will be on June 13th, 2019. We look forward to continuing to deliver a roundup of art therapy news directly to your inbox on our new schedule.
Summer is Coming – It’s Time to Register for the AATA Conference
May 23, 2019 | Susan Boxer Kappel
Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, and with that, the start of summer. It’s time to register for the AATA 50th Annual Conference to be held October 30 to November 3, 2019 in Kansas City, MO. Registering early ensures you receive the lowest conference rates and the best selection of the very popular experiential learning sessions (Workshops and Advanced Practice Courses).
Nine Graduate Art Therapy Programs Accredited and Counting
May 22, 2019
AATA is pleased to announce that the art therapy master’s programs at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR and New York University in New York, NY have been approved for accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
AATA Board of Directors Approves Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Vision Statement
May 16, 2019
Last year the AATA made a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) to ensure it guides the Association’s work on behalf of the profession. During the April 2019 in-person board meeting, the AATA Board of Directors created the following DE&I Vision Statement to help lead this work:
Let’s Get Involved in the AATA’s Elections
May 16, 2019 | By Gioia Chilton
“Serving on the board has been great because it has given me the opportunity not only to serve my profession, but it has also given me professional skills I was in need of, such as leadership and business mentality.” – Nadia Paredes, MA, LMFT, ATR, Board Treasurer. We are accepting nominations for Volunteer Officers and members of the AATA Board of Directors for two-year terms (2019-2021) in the following positions: President-Elect (1), Secretary (1), Board of Directors (3), Nominating Committee (1).
Three Dynamic Plenary Sessions Sure to Wow!
May 9, 2019 | Susan Boxer Kappel
We are pleased to announce that all three of the plenary sessions at the American Art Therapy Association’s 50th Annual Conference to be held October 30 to November 3, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri are now confirmed. These outstanding sessions are part of the top-notch program that offers more than 220 educational sessions attendees will discover at the AATA conference.
Check Out the Latest Issue of the AATA Journal
May 9, 2019 Volume 36, Issue 1 of Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association is now available online. This year, the Journal editorial team seeks to feature three themes in art therapy: The profession’s unique strengths Research-based and...
Tune in to SAMHSA’s Webcast, “Suicide Prevention: Strategies That Work,” on May 6
May 2, 2019
AATA joins the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as a National Collaborating Organization for their annual National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day event. This year’s event, “Suicide Prevention: Strategies That Work,” will focus on the impact that suicide has on children, youth, young adults, families, and communities and will showcase evidence-based strategies to connect those in need to information, services, and supports that can save lives. Tune in on May 6 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT to watch the live webcast of the event!
2019 Call for Applications and Nominations: Celebrating Leadership, Excellence, and Advancement in Art Therapy
April 25, 2019
The American Art Therapy Association champions individual members who are making an impact in our profession and community. Every year we recognize members who are elevating the field, and we support the next generation of art therapists who will transform the profession. Read below and find more information on MyAATA for opportunities in the following categories (listed by application deadline): Scholarships (May 1), Nominations (June 3), Honors (June 17), Research (June 17), and Government Affairs(June 17).