AATA News
Time to Focus, Register and Save!
August 16, 2018 | By Heidi Tournoux-Hanshaw
As summer comes to a close, we wanted to remind you that the American Art Therapy Association’s 49th Annual Conference, to be held October 31 to November 4 in Miami, FL is going to be hot, hot, hot! So if you’ve been putting off registration – it’s time to focus, register and save! The expansive conference program, consisting of more than 260 sessions presented by 286 art therapy experts, offers a wide-range of up to 33 units of continuing education.
Join the Discussion – the New MyAATA Community is Now Online
August 9, 2018
Your MyAATA Community is here—come join the discussion! This week the AATA launched its online forum where members can explore, network, and engage with each other and with industry experts throughout the year.
Discount on Art Supplies: AATA Members Receive 25% off all AEM Hi Arts Products!
August 9, 2018
Do you find yourself constantly shopping for art materials to use with clients? Maybe you have an end-of-summer art project to complete. You’re in luck! AATA members now receive a 25% discount on all AEM Hi Arts products. Login to MyAATA and look under “Funding & Art Supplies” to find the exclusive AATA member discounts.
The AATA and the ACA Issue Joint Response to the Attorney General’s Remarks on Mental Health in Higher Institutions
August 2, 2018
On July 24th the Attorney General Jeff Sessions addressed an audience of high schoolers at Turning Point USA’s High School Leadership Summit and accused many higher institutions of “doing everything they can to create a generation of sanctimonious, sensitive, supercilious snowflakes.” In his remarks, he listed therapy dogs, art materials – specifically coloring books and playdough – and art activities, such as encouraging students to “draw about their feelings,” as examples. Read the speech transcript here.
The American Art Therapy Association and the American Counseling Association (ACA) collaborated in writing a formal response, asserting that his “remarks were highly misguided and they further stigmatize young people who seek mental health services and ways to manage stress at a critical transitional time in their lives.”
AATA Elections Now Open! (August 1-31, 2018)
August 2, 2018
All voting members are encouraged to participate in the election of volunteer leadership positions with the American Art Therapy Association. Voting opened Wednesday, August 1 and will remain open until Friday, August 31 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT). All voting members should have received an e-mail from Association Voting with instructions to cast an online vote. If you have not received this message and you have questions about the voting process or would prefer to receive a paper ballot, please contact the AATA National Office via phone (888-290-0878) or e-mail (info@arttherapy.org).
Save the Date: New MyAATA Online Member Community Opens August 8
August 2, 2018
We are excited to announce the launch of the online MyAATA Community forum on Wednesday, August 8th! The MyAATA Community is a platform for members to explore, network, and engage with each other and with industry experts throughout the year. We invite you to login to MyAATA beginning next Wednesday to join with your colleagues in building this new community. Hope to see you there!
In Memoriam: Sister Kathleen Burke
August 2, 2018
It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Sister Kathleen Burke, OSU, PhD, ATR-BC, LPC on July 24, 2018 at the age of 81. In 1986, Sister Kathleen founded the Master of Arts in Art Therapy Program of Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio and was its Director until 1999. She continued teaching part-time until her “retirement” in 2016. As an Ursuline Sister, art therapist, professional counselor, award winning photographer, and educator, Sister Kathleen’s life ministry included using art to enrich the quality of life for others and to inspire countless with her teaching, creativity, and service.
Editor in Chief Sought for Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association
August 2, 2018
The American Art Therapy Association seeks applications for the position of Editor of Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association. The journal is a peer-reviewed scholarly publication which has a readership comprised of educators, practitioners, and students. Its mission is to inform the readership of research, recent innovations, and critical issues related to art therapy. Deadline for nominations or applications is no later than September 30, 2018.
AEM Hi Arts Donates Art Kits to Conference Attendees!
July 26, 2018
There are so many reasons to get excited about the American Art Therapy Association’s 49th Annual Conference to be held in Miami, Florida, October 31 to November 4, 2018. One of them is that each and every conference attendee will receive a complimentary art kit courtesy of AEM Hi Arts!
AEM stands for Art Exploration for Mankind, and the organization’s mission is “To provide the finest art supplies at competitive prices while donating to more organizations in need than any other arts company on the planet.”
In Memoriam: Laura Greenstone
July 26, 2018
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Laura Greenstone, MS, LPC, ATR-BC, on July 18, 2018. The art therapy community has lost a colleague who made significant contributions both clinically and legislatively, laboring behind the scenes to promote the field and advance its recognition. Laura provided art therapy to those struggling with trauma, domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Memories and quotes about Laura are welcome and will comprise a fuller tribute in an upcoming issue of ATT; please send submissions to info@arttherapy.org by Friday, August 3rd.