AATA News
Tick Tock – Early Bird Registration Closes on Friday, June 14th at 5:00 pm Eastern Time
June 6, 2019 | Susan Boxer Kappel
Time is running out to get the lowest rates of the year for the American Art Therapy Association’s 50th Annual Conference to be held October 30 to November 3, 2019 in Kansas City, MO. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Register now for the lowest rates, and best selection of the very popular experiential learning sessions (Workshops and Advanced Practice Courses).
Connecticut Licensure Bill Passed the Legislature and Awaits Governor’s Signature
June 6, 2019
We are so thrilled to share that the Connecticut art therapy licensure bill passed the Senate on June 4, 2019 – the night before the legislature adjourned – included as part of a broad state budget bill (HB 7424)! The legislation had passed the House 138 to 1 last week and now awaits Governor Ned Lamont’s signature, which would make the license effective October 1, 2019.
Only Two Weeks Left to Register for Conference at the Lowest Rates
May 30, 2019 | By Susan Boxer Kappel
With only two weeks left before Early Bird closes on June 14, our experiential learning sessions are filling up fast! 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.
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.