Conference News
Why We’re Proud to Introduce Roberto Lugo as our AATA2023 Keynote Speaker
June 9, 2023 | By Carolyn Brown Treadon, Ph.D., ATR-BC, ATCS
and Brian Tepper, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT
Roberto Lugo has been on the radar of the Conference Committee for several years—and we are thrilled that he has agreed to be a part of this year’s AATA conference! Today, we want to take a moment to tell you a little more about him and his work.
The Call for Proposals for AATA’s 54th Annual Conference is Now Open!
Every conference, hundreds of art therapists, educators, as well as graduate students join us as conference presenters—to share their knowledge and expertise, or begin a discussion that advances our profession. This Call for Proposals is an open invitation to submit session presentations that would be relevant and of interest to the art therapy community.
5 Reasons You Can’t Miss the 2022 Virtual Conference!
It’s finally here! Are you registered for the #AATA2022 Virtual Conference? This year’s Virtual Conference will include content from the November In-Person Conference, all recorded specifically for our dynamic, new virtual platform. The conference will also include...
Register for AATA’s 2022 Virtual Conference!
We are excited to announce that AATA’s 2022 Virtual Conference will be held December 17 – 18! The AATA National Office along with our volunteer conference committee is currently developing the program for the virtual conference, so stay tuned!
Recapping the 2022 In-Person Annual Conference
After three years, we were thrilled to host our first IN-PERSON conference in Minneapolis this month! 600+ people attended the three-day conference, packed with sessions from morning coffee with the Board. If you missed any of this, join us for our Virtual Conference, Dec. 17-18!
Join the Journal Shared Interest Group at the AATA In-Person Conference!
Whether you’re an aspiring author or a seasoned one, join editorial members of Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association on Friday, Nov. 11, at 2pm, for a Shared Interest Networking Group session at the annual conference in Minneapolis! We will be...
3 Special Opportunities During the 2022 In-Person Conference
Please join us for these special demonstrations at the Annual In-Person Conference! Catch Maggie, the Art Therapy Bus, on Nov. 10th; Franz Spohn from Faber-Castell; and a demo from BLICK Art Materials, both during Exhibit hours Nov. 10 – 12.
Join the Multicultural Committee for the Annual Quilt Project During the In-Person Conference
October 28, 2022 | Craig Siegel, ATR-BC, ATCS, Multicultural Committee Chair
The AATA Multicultural Committee will be hosting its annual Quilt Project in the Open Studio during the Annual Conference. Join us in person on Friday, November 11, 2022, from 4 to 5 pm. To reserve your space to participate in this meaningful and collaborative art-making event, click here.
Calling All Undergrads! Showcase your Work at the Virtual Conference
AATA invites undergraduate students to share their scholarly and creative accomplishments during an Undergraduate Poster Session held during this year’s Virtual Conference, Dec. 17-18. Poster presentations are graphic displays of work with individual discussion.
Showcase your Artwork During AATA’s 2022 Conference!
AATA Members have the opportunity to display their artwork in the 2022 Member’s Art Slideshow Exhibition!