Conference News
Save the Date for AATA’s 2021 Annual Conference
January 14, 2021 | Susan Boxer Kappel
Mark your calendar for AATA’s 52nd Annual Conference to be held at the newly renovated Town & Country Resort and Convention Center in sunny San Diego, CA! The core conference program will be Thursday, Oct. 28th to Saturday, Oct. 30th. As we continue to monitor the global Covid-19 pandemic, AATA will once again develop a contingency plan for an “all virtual event” if the situation requires it. If we go forward with the conference in San Diego, sessions will be recorded onsite and we will also hold a post virtual conference so that regardless of your attendance interest both options will be available.
Last Chance of the Year to Earn Continuing Education
December 17, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
This is your last chance to earn 25 units of continuing education before 2020 comes to a close. The AATA’s brand-new virtual conference, Resilience, Learning & Growth will be held this Saturday, Dec. 19. This conference will provide exceptional education and networking opportunities that will offer attendees flexibility and a library of 25 hours of on-demand learning!
Registration is Open for AATA’s December 19 Virtual Conference!
December 3, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
We are excited to announce a brand-new virtual conference, Resilience, Learning & Growth to be held on Saturday, December 19th. This conference will provide exceptional education and networking opportunities that will offer attendees flexibility and a library of 25 hours of on-demand learning!
#AATA2020 Highlights from Days 1 and 2 — See you on Day 3!
November 5, 2020 |Susan Boxer Kappel
A huge thank you to all who are attending, participating in the chat features during sessions, and showing up (on camera) for the networking sessions! Check out some of our favorite #AATA2020 moments on social media so far, and there is still time to register for Day 3!
The Detailed Program for the AATA Virtual Conference is Here!
October 8, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
We’re thrilled to share the detailed program for AATA’s 2020 virtual conference, Art Therapy Connected: Advancing Mental Health in a Virtual World. The 3-day program provides 57 hours of learning and continuing education. A very special thank you to our presenters who prepared their content at least a month earlier than usual in order to be recorded for the conference!
What’s Happening Outside the Virtual Learning Classroom at AATA’s 2020 Conference?
September 24, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
The AATA 2020 virtual conference, Art Therapy Connected: Advancing Mental Health in a Virtual World will provide a rich and diverse program that includes exceptional education, networking and special features that will offer attendees with opportunities to connect, explore and reinvigorate their professional careers. Our presenters are in the process of having their sessions recorded, and we will be adding in educational program details to the agenda in early-October. In the meantime, please explore a sampling of the offerings we have planned outside the virtual classroom! We’ll have activities for personal growth and reflection, networking, community art projects, and celebrations!
Registration is Open for AATA’s Virtual Conference!
August 13, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
We are excited to announce that registration for our virtual conference, Art Therapy Connected: Advancing Mental Health in a Virtual World is now open! The conference is an exceptional education and networking opportunity that provides attendees with flexibility and a library of up to 57 hours of on-demand learning! We invite you to join us!
Early Bird Registration Rates are Here to Stay!
July 15, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
To add more flexibility during this challenging time and based on feedback we have heard from members, we are continuing the early bird rate, and will offer the lowest registration rates all the way through to the conference dates in Washington, DC. We hope this provides more reassurance and flexibility for your planning.
A Newly Revised and More Flexible Conference Refund Policy is Now in Place
July 2, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
During these challenging times of Coronavirus, we understand the apprehension about making plans to attend a conference which may require air travel and a hotel stay—and is still four months away. As previously communicated, in response to the feedback we are receiving from our members, we are developing plans to ensure that everyone will have an opportunity to participate in the AATA 2020 Conference in some shape or form, be it in person or virtually.
Now More Than Ever We Need Collective Healing: AATA’s 2020 Conference Plans
June 9, 2020 | Susan Boxer Kappel
The recent events following the killing of George Floyd have yet again opened a deep wound of racial injustice in our country. We are all mourning and grasping at ways to contribute to solutions. As a community of art therapists, we have been at the frontlines of helping clients and communities to cope with Mr. Floyd’s horrific death, while at the same time still reeling from the death and separation caused by Covid-19.