JOIN TODAY
Join the AATA community! Become a member today and get access to reliable clinical and practice resources and education opportunities you need to advance your career. You’ll also be able to connect with other art therapy professionals who are passionate about improving the lives of the clients and communities they serve and raising awareness about mental health.
National Membership Types
AATA offers a variety of membership categories, one of which will be perfect for you!
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
New Professional (Individuals who have completed graduate-level training in art therapy within the last 12 months. Available for one year.) $81
Professional (Individuals who have completed graduate level training in art therapy) $184
Credentialed Professional (Individuals who maintain current registration and/or certification through the ATCB) $184
International Professional (Individuals living outside of the United States working in the field of art therapy or interested in art therapy) Dues vary by country, $30 – $160
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Art Therapy Graduate Student (Individuals currently enrolled in a graduate or doctoral programs in art therapy.) $62 – $79
Student (Individuals currently enrolled in full-time study in a field outside of art therapy.) $62
OTHER MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Associate (Individuals who are interested in the field of art therapy but have not completed graduate-level training) $184
Retired Associate (Associate members who have reached age 65 and are retired from their primary professional activities) $93
Retired Professional (Individuals who have reached age 65, or who are eligible to retire with full benefits under the current Social Security regulations, and are retired from their primary professional activities) $93
Affiliate Membership (For organizations or company-wide memberships) Learn more.
How to Join
If you are new to MyAATA:
- Visit MyAATA and click Create an account.
- You will be prompted to type in your full name, email address, and password. On the following pages, you will be asked to fill out your address and phone number. Click continue to submit.
- Once your MyAATA account is created, click the purple “Become a Member” button on the right hand side of your profile page.
- Once you have chosen your Payment Option and Membership Type, you may proceed to the checkout page to complete payment via Credit Card.
If you already have a MyAATA account:
- Visit MyAATA and login with your MyAATA credentials.
- If you want to change your login email address, or have issues resetting your password, please email membership@arttherapy.org.
- Once you have logged in to MyAATA, click the purple “Become a Member” button on the right hand side of your profile page.
- Once you have chosen your Payment Option and Membership Type, you may proceed to the checkout page to complete payment via Credit Card.
Payment Options
AATA offers three different payment schedules for memberships. Please review the details below to select the payment schedule that best fits your needs. Membership terms are on an anniversary basis. Your term begins on the day you join and will be up for renewal one or two years from that date (depending on the schedule you choose).
Annual: Single payment for one year of membership with dues owed annually.
2-Year: Single payment for two years of membership with dues owed every two years. Offers lower dues rate per year when compared to Annual.
Monthly: Pay twelve equal installments over the course of your membership year. Includes a 5% admin fee which equals less than $0.73 per month.
Pay via Mail: If you would prefer, you have the option to submit your membership form and payment via mail, with an additional $5.00 processing fee. Click here to download the application form. Your application and check can be mailed to the following address:
American Art Therapy Association
4875 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 240
Alexandria, VA 22304
Pay via Phone: Our membership team is happy to assist you in setting up your membership via phone. You can reach us at (703) 548-5863 or membership@arttherapy.org.