Shared Interest Groups, or SIGs, were created to help AATA Members find community at AATA conferences – and year-round through the MyAATA Member Community. SIGs are led by AATA members to create connection and a space for art therapists to support each other. Please...
April 14, 2025 The American Art Therapy Association honors excellence in the art therapy profession through its annual awards, honors, and scholarships. Every year, we recognize AATA members who have made strides in research, education, and their own practices through...
April 3, 2025 | By Michelle Itczak, MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC, Chair, Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE) The CAAHEP Board approved the accreditation recommendations by the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE) for the two art...
March 19, 2025 Please join AATA Board Member Rachel Mims, MS, ATR-BC, LPC-AT-S, and the Veterans Shared Interest Group (SIG) for a virtual art-making session with an open conversation, March 26, 8 – 9pm ET. Rachel previously served in the US Army for 10.5 years...
March 17, 2025 ACATE Council Positions Open July 1 Apply to become a Council Member—Educator, Practitioner, or Public Member Are you interested in making an impact on emerging art therapists or seeking opportunities to elevate the profession? Are you looking...
March 7, 2025 As you know, the unprecedented cuts to our federal government have caused unimaginable upheaval in people’s lives and have had profound effects on mental health. In addition, we are learning about mental health professionals and other essential...