Membership News
Free Virtual Event on April 28: Getting Involved! Understanding the Nominations Process and How You Can Participate
April 22, 2021
You’re invited! Join us for a free virtual event, Getting Involved! Understanding the Nominations Process and How You Can Participate, on Wednesday, April 28, at 8pm ET. This session is open to anyone who may be interested in learning more about AATA’s election process and we encourage you to join if you yourself might be considering volunteer service on the AATA’s board or nominating committee. Registration is free and you do not need to be an AATA member to attend.
2021 Pearlie Roberson Annual Award
April 15, 2021 | Craig Siegel
Members of the AATA are encouraged to apply for the Pearlie Roberson Annual Scholarship Award, honoring Pearlie Roberson, an African American artist and art therapy client. The award provides financial support for work undertaken by a student or professional member of AATA, which targets multicultural aspects and capacities of art therapy in the community. The application deadline is May 1, 2021.
Consider Applying for a 2021 Research Grant or Award
April 7, 2021 | Jill McNutt
Opportunities to participate in research and learn more about the status of evidence-based practice in art therapy include, annual research grants and awards, paper and panel presentations at the annual conference and a student poster presentation that includes both graduate and undergraduate contributions. Research awards and grants are offered annually to members of the AATA. Current and upcoming applications can be found at 2021 Award Schedule on MyAATA.
2021 Scholarship Application Call: Imagine Yourself as an Awardee!
April 8, 2021
The call for applications for AATA scholarships closes on May 1, 2021, so you still have time! The benefits of receiving a scholarship extend beyond dollars and cents. When you receive a national scholarship from the AATA, you experience increased networking opportunities from peers and colleagues. When you receive a national scholarship from the AATA, you experience increased networking opportunities from peers and colleagues. Read on to learn about how some of the recipients of 2020 scholarships benefitted from their award and imagine yourself as an awardee in 2021.
New 2021 Member Demographics Report Available Now
March 19, 2021
AATA’s new 2021 Member Demographics Report is now available online! This report is intended to be a current, shareable snapshot of the AATA membership community and contains information collected through February 9, 2021.
New AATA Member Benefit — Discount on Expressive Media Film Library Rentals & Subscriptions
March 11, 2021
The best of art therapist, author, and filmmaker Judy Rubin’s vast arts therapies-related film collection is now available in Expressive Media’s new online Film Library. A unique resource available to AATA members, the Film Library provides instant access to hundreds of hours of films about the arts in healing.
2021 Call for Applications and Nominations
March 11, 2021
The American Art Therapy Association celebrates individual members who are making an impact in our profession and community. Every year we recognize members who are elevating the field, and we support the next generation of art therapists who will transform the profession. This is your opportunity to honor colleagues and recognize the unsung heroes and visionaries of the field or take the next step in your career by applying for a scholarship.
About our Members: AATA At A Glance 2021
February 10, 2020
Thank you for being a part of AATA! This infographic is only a snapshot of our members’ involvement to elevating the art therapy profession. We hope it’ll inspire others to get involved and connect. See you at the next member meeting or on MyAATA!
January Update on the AATA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Listening Sessions
January 28, 2021 | Gretchen M. Miller
Thank you to everyone who participated in and helped promote the DEI Committee’s Listening Session series over the last couple of months! Twelve groups were facilitated by The Ivy Planning Group. Throughout this series over 100 art therapists, art therapy students, AATA members, and non-members participated, contributing feedback about their experiences and views related to DEI in the art therapy field and within the AATA.
A Note of Gratitude and Renewal for the New Year
December 17, 2020 | Kat Michel
It’s been a year like no other. As we count down to the beginning of 2021, I just wanted to take the time to express my gratitude for this community, for our chapters, and for all the members who joined together in AATA to support each other during the challenging times of the past year.