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Be the Bird Who Gets the Worm – Register Early!

Be the Bird Who Gets the Worm – Register Early!

April 25, 2019 | Susan Boxer Kappel

If you want to make sure you get the lowest conference rates of the year and the best selection of experiential sessions (Workshops and Advanced Practice Courses) then it’s time to stop procrastinating and start registering!

Last Call for Exhibitor Early Bird Rate

Last Call for Exhibitor Early Bird Rate

April 25, 2019  | Susan Boxer Kappel

Consider marketing opportunities at the American Art Therapy Association’s Annual Conference.  AATA’s special 500th Anniversary conference will be held October 30 to November 3, 2019, in the middle of America’s Heartland in Kansas City, Missouri!  We anticipate more than 1,100 attendees at this year’s conference.  There is a discounted Early Bird rate for Exhibit booths that expires on April 30, so be sure to act fast to save!

DC Council Chairman Mendelson Introduces Art Therapy Licensure Bill (B23-250)

DC Council Chairman Mendelson Introduces Art Therapy Licensure Bill (B23-250)

April 25, 2019 

The AATA is proud to announce that Washington D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and three co-sponsors introduced B23-0250 – Professional Art Therapist Licensure Amendment Act of 2019 on April 2nd.  B23-250 would define a scope of practice, provide title protection, and create a Professional Art Therapist License (LPAT) under the Board of Professional Counseling.

A Learning Extravaganza at the 2019 AATA Conference!

A Learning Extravaganza at the 2019 AATA Conference!

April 18, 2019  | Susan Boxer Kappel

Just in case you haven’t heard…Early Bird registration is now open for the American Art Therapy Association’s 50th Annual Conference to be held October 30 to November 3, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri!

Meet the AATA National Office Team

Meet the AATA National Office Team

April 18, 2019

The AATA National Office team works year-round to ensure a positive membership experience in all areas of the Association. Our small team is growing – and we want to share our updates with you!

House Resolution 298 Recognizes April 8-12 as National SISP Appreciation Week

The Traumatic Impact and Aftereffects of Gun-Related Violence

Updated Nov. 21, 2022
As the nation’s leading non-profit organization for advancing the art therapy profession, the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) provides our members and the public we serve with important content to support the wellbeing of all individuals, families, and communities. The following resource offer information about the traumatic impact and aftereffects of gun-related violence in our communities, families, and schools, as well as in the media.

Conference Early Bird Registration Is Now Open!

Conference Early Bird Registration Is Now Open!

April 4, 2019 | Susan Boxer Kappel

Early Bird registration is open for the American Art Therapy Association’s 50th Annual Conference to be held October 30 to November 3, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri! 

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