American Art Therapy Association

American Art Therapy Association AATA advances art therapy as a regulated mental health profession. We welcome new ideas and constructive criticism. Links are not an endorsement.

AATA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization

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🎉 We are excited to launch a Community Conversations series!  Our goal is to create space for Member conversations about...
06/19/2026

🎉 We are excited to launch a Community Conversations series! Our goal is to create space for Member conversations about timely topics. We'll be introducing new formats and new time slots that reflect a wide range of member needs. Please join us!

➡ Our first Community Conversation will be held June 23, 6pm ET, in recognition of Pride Month. The session will be led by AATA Member Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR-BC, and AATA Board Member Michael Galarraga, MS, LPC, ATR-BC, CSAC, CSOTP. All AATA Members are welcome to join!

➡ Join us August 7, noon ET, for a Student Community Conversation. Whether you're just beginning your graduate program or preparing for the next stage of your professional journey, this Student Community Conversation is an opportunity to connect with other students and find your place in AATA. This is not a webinar or formal presentation. Bring your curiosity, concerns, and ideas as we learn from one another and discuss the pathways ahead. This event is for AATA Members who are current students and incoming graduate students.

Register athttps://arttherapy.org/calendar-of-events/

✨Join AATA in celebrating excellence in   by nominating a colleague for an annual award. Or encourage a student to apply...
06/11/2026

✨Join AATA in celebrating excellence in by nominating a colleague for an annual award. Or encourage a student to apply for a scholarship to attend , the annual conference!

🌟Know an student or New Professional who should be attending ?
➡️ Encourage them to apply for a scholarship!

🌟 Have an outstanding colleague or mentor championing our profession?
➡️ Nominate them for an award!

Learn more + apply by June 12:
https://arttherapy.org/news-2026-awards-honors-scholarships-application/

AATA members! Apply for a 2026 scholarship to attend the conference or nominate some for an award in recognition of thei...
06/10/2026

AATA members! Apply for a 2026 scholarship to attend the conference or nominate some for an award in recognition of their efforts advancing the field.

Each year, AATA honors excellence in the art therapy profession through its annual awards, honors, and scholarships. Apply today!

Join us TONIGHT for a virtual CE session ⬇️Professional Wills in Clinical Practice: Ethical Planning for Continuity of C...
06/09/2026

Join us TONIGHT for a virtual CE session ⬇️
Professional Wills in Clinical Practice: Ethical Planning for Continuity of Care

➡️With presenters Dr. Traci Bitondo and Dr. Natashia Collins

➡️ Register to watch live OR the recording

A virtual CE series for art therapists exploring ethics, sociopolitical awareness, and professional responsibility beyond risk management.

Thinking about attending  , the art therapy conference? Early Bird is a good time to register... not just for the discou...
05/30/2026

Thinking about attending , the art therapy conference? Early Bird is a good time to register... not just for the discounted rates, but also because the hands-on experiential workshops are filling up fast!

This year's workshops are limited to 20 seats, and the fees cover the cost of art supplies. Check out the workshops available ⬇ and register soon! Art therapy students, art therapists and related mental health professionals are welcome!

https://arttherapy.org/aata2026-in-person-conference-workshops/

If you’re thinking about coming to   in Charlotte, be sure to check out these pre-conference full and half day Advanced ...
05/23/2026

If you’re thinking about coming to in Charlotte, be sure to check out these pre-conference full and half day Advanced Practice sessions.

These limited-seat sessions are internally small, interactive, and offer in-depth instruction for professionals. 👇🏽
https://arttherapy.org/aata2026-in-person-conference-advanced-practice-courses/

Join us on Oct. 14 for full-day or half-day Advanced Practice Courses at the Annual Art Therapy Conference, in person in Charlotte.

Join us for Session 2 of the AATA Ethics CE virtual session --  Political Cultural Humility: Maintaining Ethical Therape...
05/15/2026

Join us for Session 2 of the AATA Ethics CE virtual session -- Political Cultural Humility: Maintaining Ethical Therapeutic Relationships in Art Therapy

➡ Dr. Jordan Potash will be our presenter! Join us live on May 19 for a virtual session, or register and get access to the recording. The session is FREE for and discounted for . Everyone is welcome to attend.

More information about this session...

Politics have always been a significant factor in client well-being as social policies determine access to healthcare, assurances of equity, and participation in elections.

Within the US, one of the factors that makes our current times unique is the way in which political opinions and political party affiliations have morphed into political identities. Political identities often do more than just describe perspectives or how one might vote but include which news and social media to follow, who to socialize with, and who to trust. Political polarization threatens democracies on the societal level and disrupts relationships on the interpersonal level.

Both clients and art therapists are shaped by these forces. A particular challenge is how to sustain therapeutic alliances across divides – actual or perceived. To uphold the ethical responsibility to treat all clients, art therapists can learn frameworks rooted in cultural humility and integrated with family therapy, systems theories, and civic dialogue processes. By replacing judgment and assumption with curiosity and compassion, art therapists can successfully navigate politics to understand client experiences, maintain secure therapeutic relationships, and remain focused on treatment objectives.



Register:https://arttherapy.org/aatas-2026-three-part-ethics-series/

We cannot wait to share the experience with you at  ! Together, we will learn from 300 presenters, each sharing their ex...
05/12/2026

We cannot wait to share the experience with you at !

Together, we will learn from 300 presenters, each sharing their expertise and research—and connect with art therapists, students, and mental health professionals from around the world.

Registration is opening soon for the In-Person Conference (Oct 14-17), to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Virtual Conference (Nov 14 - 15).
🎨🖌️🖼️


Learn more at https://arttherapy.org/annual-conferences/

At the heart of the AATA annual conference is the Open Art Studio. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️It’s where attendees go to process what the...
05/08/2026

At the heart of the AATA annual conference is the Open Art Studio. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It’s where attendees go to process what they’ve learned, relax between sessions, or make friends!

We cannot wait to share the experience with you at !
Registration opens Monday, May 11, for the conference, to be held Oct 14-17 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Learn more: https://arttherapy.org/annual-conferences/
🎨🖌️🖼️

Join us May 5 for the start of AATA’s 2026 Ethics series, “Relational and Resilient Ethics in   Practice Perspectives on...
05/05/2026

Join us May 5 for the start of AATA’s 2026 Ethics series, “Relational and Resilient Ethics in Practice Perspectives on Positive Ethics, Sociopolitical Awareness, and Professional Responsibility.”

The series examines what it means to practice ethically across a career, drawing on positive psychology, ethical theory, and art therapy values to build frameworks that are both principled and adaptive.

Learn more:

A virtual CE series for art therapists exploring ethics, sociopolitical awareness, and professional responsibility beyond risk management.

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Alexandria, VA
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