AATA News
Last Call to Submit 50th Anniversary Conference Proposals
January 31, 2019 | By Susan Boxer Kappel
It’s the final countdown – don’t miss this historic opportunity to share your work, best practice, research and other innovative art therapy clinical approaches with your colleagues at this year’s Annual Conference. The proposal submissions are due tomorrow, Friday, February 1 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Introducing AATA’s New Webpage Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!
January 31, 2019
This week, the AATA 50th Anniversary Committee and the National Staff launched the AATA’s 50th Anniversary webpage: https://arttherapy.org/aata50th/. It’s your portal into our year-round celebration of 50 Years of Healing through Art. Throughout the year, we will be updating this page with stories, photos, and milestones shared by our members, mental health allies, and the communities we serve.
Just One Week Left to Submit 50th Anniversary Conference Proposals
January 24, 2019 | By Susan Boxer Kappel
Don’t miss the opportunity to share your work, best practice, research and other innovative art therapy clinical approaches with your colleagues at this year’s Annual Conference. You have one week to submit your proposal for the 2019 Annual Conference. Join a prestigious collection of presenters at the AATA’s 50th Annual Conference to be held October 30 to November 3, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. Submissions are due on February 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Follow Art Therapy Licensure Bills Introduced in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Tennessee!
January 24, 2019
Now that most of the 2019 state legislative sessions have convened, the AATA is excited to announce that art therapy licensure bills have already been introduced in four states! These include: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Tennessee.
3 Additional Art Therapy Graduate Programs Receive Accreditation!
January 24, 2019
The AATA is thrilled to announce that three additional art therapy masters programs have been approved for accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). A warm congratulations to the art therapy programs at Antioch University Seattle, Florida State University, and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods-College!
Introducing AATA’s New Collaboration with SimplePractice
January 24, 2019
The American Art Therapy Association is pleased to announce a new collaboration with SimplePractice, a comprehensive digital practice management platform tailored for health and wellness professionals, including art therapists. We look forward to working together to help our members simplify, build, and grow their practices.
AATA Denounces Discriminatory School Policies
January 17, 2019
As the nation’s leading organization advancing art therapy and healing through art, the American Art Therapy Association is aware that Second Lady Karen Pence is returning to teaching art. While we support art education, we are very mindful that institutions still exist today that openly discriminate against LGBTQIA children, youth and families. The AATA would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our wholehearted embrace of the LGBTQIA community.
Be a Presenter at the 50th Anniversary Conference This Fall!
January 17, 2019 | By Susan Boxer Kappel
There are just two weeks left to submit your proposal for the 2019 Annual Conference. Join a prestigious collection of presenters at the AATA’s 50th Annual Conference to be held October 30 to November 3, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. Submissions are due on February 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Visit the Proposal Submission site to learn more.
Message of Support during Government Shutdown
January 10, 2019
In these divisive times, as the partial government shutdown approaches a record number of days, the AATA would like to share our support for those who are impacted. Our members who are furloughed government employees as well as their clients who rely on government agencies for assistance are both facing unprecedented challenges. Our thoughts are with all those feeling the effects of this shutdown.
Save the Date! Arts Advocacy Day 2019, March 4-5 in Washington, D.C.
January 10, 2019
Mark your calendar — Arts Advocacy Day: The National Arts Action Summit will take place March 4-5, 2019 in Washington, DC! Hosted by Americans for the Arts in partnership with over 85 national arts organizations, Arts Advocacy Day is the largest gathering of its kind, bringing together a broad cross section of America’s cultural and civic organizations.