AATA News
Watch Art Therapists Testify in Connecticut! Plus New Licensure Bill Introduced in Iowa
February 14, 2019
On February 11, 2019 five art therapists testified in favor of Connecticut HB 5444 before the Joint Committee on Public Health. They eloquently described the benefits of the profession and the obstacles art therapists and potential clients face due to lack of licensure.
AATA’s first-ever “Ask Me Anything” featuring Dr. Cheryl Doby-Copeland
February 14, 2019
We are honored and delighted to have Dr. Cheryl Doby-Copeland join us for our first-ever AATA Ask-Me-Anything (AMA)! With over 43 years of experience as a clinical art therapist, Dr. Doby-Copeland has exemplified leadership in the field, mentorship for students and new professionals, and commitment to providing art therapy services for underserved or marginalized clients.
Legislative News: Connecticut, Nebraska, Tennessee, and New Hampshire
February 7, 2019
The momentum of the 2019 legislative sessions continues to increase as legislation is introduced, public hearings are scheduled, and sunrise reviews are completed. The latest:
Undergraduate Call for Posters for AATA 2019 Conference
February 7, 2019 | Susan Boxer Kappel and Jennifer Schwartz Mrazek
The AATA Education and Conference Committee are pleased to announce the Call for Undergraduate Student Poster sessions for the 2019 Conference to be held October 30 to November 3, in Kansas City, Missouri.
AATA Sends Letter to Second Lady Reaffirming Inclusivity
February 6, 2019
We have heard and share concerns expressed by some of our members regarding the discriminatory admissions and hiring policies at the Immanuel Christian School, where Karen Pence has recently returned to work as an art teacher.
In Memoriam: Cay Drachnik
January 31, 2019
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cay Drachnik, HLM, ATR, MFCC, on December 3, 2018. A pioneer in the field, Drachnik served as AATA President from 1987-1989 and was widely recognized for her influential work on the Government Affairs Committee in her home state of California.
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.