Our vision for the conference is to help the art therapy community connect with each other through world-class continuing education programming, art-making experientials, networking events, and more.
Whether you’ve been a long-time AATA member or new to the profession, you belong at AATA2024!
What’s Included in Your Registration
- Continuing Education sessions, including papers, panels, videos, and plenaries (up to 130 CE credits)
- Shared Interest Group meetings
- Daily Plenary Sessions and Keynote Presentations
- Planning for licensure campaigns and coalition-building strategies
- Open Art Studio, a special place for attendees to learn new skills and connect with each other
- Access to the conference mobile app
- Annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions to the field
- Marketplace exhibit hall
AATA2024 Registration Rates
The Core Program at this year’s conference will take place Oct. 7 – 9. When you register, you will have the option of selecting all three days (full conference) or individual days. You will also have the option of registering for Advanced Practice Courses, which will be held on Oct. 6, and special evening events.
Full Conference Rate
Includes access to all core program sessions during the Core Program Days (Oct. 7 – 9).
Does not include events associated with additional fees.
One-Day or Two-Day Rates
One- or two-day passes are available for Core Program Days (Oct. 7 – 9).
Includes all core program sessions for the one day (or two days) selected.
Advanced Practice Courses
Full-Day and Half-Day Advanced Practice Courses will be conducted on Oct. 6.
When you sign in to register, the registration system will show you the best available discounted rate based on your membership status. If you’d like to become an AATA member and take advantage of the member discount, join here.
Late and On-Site Registration Rates
Available Sept. 19 – Oct. 9, 2024
| AATA Professional, Credentialed Professional, Associate, HLM Members | AATA Student, New Professional, and Retired Members | Non-Members | |
| Full Conference | $550 | $325 | $735 |
| One-Day Pass / Two-Day Pass | $260 / $500 | $163 / $273 | $385 / $680 |
| Full-Day Advanced Practice Course | $185 | $185 | $215 |
| Half-Day Advanced Practice Course | $110 | $110 | $145 |
| Workshop | $52 | $52 | $57 |
Advanced Registration Rates
Available June 29 – Sept. 18, 2024
| AATA Professional, Credentialed Professional, Associate and HLM Members | AATA Student, New Professional, and Retired Members | Non-Members | |
| Full Conference | $490 | $285 | $685 |
| One-Day Pass / Two-Day Pass | $230 / $430 | $143 / $248 | $345 / $635 |
| Full-Day Advanced Practice Course | $170 | $170 | $195 |
| Half-Day Advanced Practice Course | $100 | $100 | $130 |
| Workshop | $42 | $42 | $47 |
Early Bird Registration Rates Ended June 28
Available April 18 – June 19, 2024
| AATA Professional, Credentialed Professional, Associate, and HLM Members | AATA Student, New Professional, and Retired Members | Non-Members | |
| Full Conference | $430 | $255 | $635 |
| One-Day Pass / Two-Day Pass | $200 / $390 | $127 / $227 | $305 / $590 |
| Full-Day Advanced Practice Course | $155 | $155 | $175 |
| Half-Day Advanced Practice Course | $90 | $90 | $115 |
| Workshop | $32 | $32 | $37 |
Evening Receptions
When you register, also be sure to add on:
- President’s Opening Reception on Oct. 6
($30 if purchased before June 19; $35 if purchased before Sept. 18; and $40 on-site)
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 6 – 8 pm - Closing Reception on Oct. 9
($30 if purchased before June 19; $35 if purchased before Sept. 18; and $40 on-site)
Includes heavy appetizers.
Hotel Rates
Get the best rates through AATA’s hotel block at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, located in Pittsburgh’s Central Business District.
- River View Room with 2 Queens (Up to 4 Guests): $189
- City View Room with 1 King (Up to 3 Guests): $189
- River View Room with 1 King (Up to 3 Guests): $189
Please make your hotel reservations online to secure the AATA discounted rate.
Refunds & Cancellations
All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing, sent via email to info@arttherapy.org. Specific percentage refunds will be provided based on the date on which the cancellation request is received.
a. The Association will consider alternative registration refunds requested by attendees in cases of serious illness and/or the death of a family member or significant other. Illnesses must be documented by a physician’s letter; for a death, please provide the date of death in your communication.
* You may also consider transferring your registration to another attendee.
b. For refund requests received via email or postmarked by September 5, 2024, a refund of 75% of the registration fee will be issued.
c. For refund requests received via email or postmarked between September 6, 2024 and September 30, 2024, a refund of 50% of the registration fee will be issued.
d. For refund requests requested after September 30, 2024 no monetary refunds will be issued. Rather, a credit of 50% of the registration fee will be offered which can be applied to the registration at the next AATA Annual Conference (In-Person or Virtual) and/or any AATA online learning opportunity offerings. These credits are not transferrable to another attendee.
e. AATA regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows. All requests for any type of refund must be submitted in writing, along with any required documentation, no later than October 14, 2024. After that time, no refund considerations will be made.
f. *Substitutions and Transfers: A substitution of your full registration is permitted prior to the conference by submitting a written request to conference@arttherapy.org The original attendee must notify AATA the name and contact information of the substituted party. AATA will revise the registration and notify the parties involved to confirm the substitution. Badge sharing, splitting, and reprints are strictly prohibited.