Thank you for being a part of our AATA community! Your support as a member has helped AATA advance the field of art therapy. Renew your membership today to stay connected with other art therapy professionals passionate about improving the lives of the clients and communities they serve, and raising awareness about mental health.
How to Renew
- Visit MyAATA and login with your MyAATA information.
- Once you have logged in to MyAATA, click the orange Renew button on the right hand side of your profile page. If you do not see the Renew button, you can click the purple Become a Member button on the right hand side of your profile page.
- Chose your Payment Option (Annual, 2-Year, Monthly, or Add a Chapter) and click Next.
- If you are changing your Membership Type, locate your current Membership Type and click Remove from Cart.**
- Once you find your current Membership Type on the page, you are welcome to check/uncheck the Chapter and Support the Association boxes as you see fit. When you are ready, click Add to Cart, then Review and Checkout.
- At the checkout page, complete your payment via Credit Card.
**If you have any trouble changing Membership Types during the renewal process, or need to change your login email address, please email us at membership@arttherapy.org.
Change in Membership Type?
Have you recently completed a graduate program?
- New Professional: for individuals who have completed graduate level training in art therapy within the last 12 months ($81)
Have you retired from the profession?
- Retired Professional: for Professional members who have reached the age of 65, or who are eligible to retire with full benefits under the current Social Security regulations, and are officially retired from their primary professional activities ($93)
- Retired Associate: for Associate members who have reached the age of 65, or who are eligible to retire with full benefits under the current Social Security regulations, and are officially retired from their primary professional activities ($93)
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, P.O. Box 6240, Arlington, VA 22206
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.
National Membership Types
AATA offers a variety of membership categories to best support your needs!
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 Students (Individuals currently enrolled in an art therapy program or pre-art therapy program—including undergraduates, Master’s students, and part-time PhD students—are eligible for an Art Therapy Student membership.) $62 – $79
Other Students (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.
To learn more about each membership category, click below.