Membership News
Meet 3 AATA Scholarship Recipients to Inspire your Application (Due May 1)
April 20, 2020 | Denise R. Wolf
Every year, the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) celebrates individual members who are making an impact in our profession, community, and elevating the field. Part of this recognition includes supporting the next generation of art therapists who will transform the future of the profession. There are plenty of reasons that make you uniquely talented and qualified, as an art therapy student or new professional to be honored for your hard work, achievements, and contributions. This is your year to shine!
Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association Resources for Responding to COVID-19
March 31, 2020 | Jordan S. Potash
As art therapists and their clients adjust to tele-art therapy and online education, Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association contains several articles to help navigate these challenges. The following are a selection of recent resources on key topics. The full journal offerings, going back to volume 1, are included with AATA membership.
Five Things to Get Excited About on AATAs New Continuing Education Platform
March 11, 2020
We hope that you’re as excited as we are about AATA’s new online continuing education platform! With over 100 courses now available‒all relevant to art therapy. Here are five things that will enhance your user and learning experience.
2020 Call for Applications and Nominations
February 13, 2020
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.
New Year, New Look: Introducing Our Redesigned Online Continuing Education Platform
January 14, 2020
AATA is pleased to introduce our newly redesigned online continuing education platform, which will make accessing online courses easier than ever! We know that AATA’s ability to provide you with continuing education hours is a crucial part of our membership offerings.
Featured Member: Meet AATA’s New President Margaret Carlock-Russo, EdD, LCAT, ATR-BC, ATCS
January 2, 2020
As we step into the New Year, we wanted to hear from the AATA’s new President Margaret Carlock Russo, EdD, LCAT, ATR-BC, ATCS about the year to come for our association and also take the opportunity to learn a bit more about Margaret as a clinician and an advocate for the field.
In Tribute to Dr. Mildred Lachman-Chapin
October 16, 2019
Mildred (Millie) Lachman-Chapin, MEd, ATR-BC, HLM, died on August 26, 2019 at the age of 97. An educator, clinician, author, and internationally-exhibited painter, Millie was involved with the AATA since its founding in 1969. Thank you to the friends and colleagues who submitted the below reflections
2019 Election Results are in – Thank You for Voting!
October 3, 2019
We are pleased to announce the 2019 election results for leadership positions with the American Art Therapy Association. These newly-elected leaders will be installed at the American Art Therapy Association’s Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO. Thank you to everyone who participated in these elections!
In Tribute to Don Seiden
September 16, 2019
Thank you to all the friends and colleagues who submitted the below reminiscences and notes in memory of Don Seiden. Special thanks goes out to Dan Anthon and Mary Andrus who coordinated and organized this article and to Randy Vick for writing the introduction with details of Don’s life.
In Memoriam: Dr. Mildred Lachman-Chapin
September 3, 2019
AATA mourns the passing of Mildred (Millie) Lachin-Chapman MEd, ATR, HLM who died on August 26, 2019 at the age of 97. Millie was an educator, clinician, internationally exhibited painter, author, and was involved with the AATA since its founding in 1969.