New Jersey Art Therapy Association

New Jersey Art Therapy Association This is the page for the New Jersey Art Therapy Association and affiliate chapter of the American Art Therapy Association. NJATA was founded in 1997.

The New Jersey Art Therapy Association, Inc. is an organization of professionals dedicated to the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life-enhancing. The New Jersey Art Therapy Association (NJATA), a non-profit entity, is an official affiliate chapter of the American Art Therapy Association, Inc. Prior to 1997, the Garden State Art Therapy Association was

organized but was not an affiliate chapter of AATA. There are approximately one hundred professional art therapists and art therapy students who are members of NJATA.

✨ BIG NEWS, NJATA! ✨We are SO excited to announce an incredible virtual CE opportunity with the one and only Mikiko Hara...
05/26/2026

✨ BIG NEWS, NJATA! ✨

We are SO excited to announce an incredible virtual CE opportunity with the one and only Mikiko Harada! 🎨🧠💻

Join us on June 14th from 1–3 PM for an inspiring and educational experience you will not want to miss. Whether you’re looking to deepen your clinical insight, reconnect with your creative side, or earn CE credits alongside an amazing community of professionals — this is for YOU.

Opportunities to learn from leaders in the field like this don’t come around every day, and we cannot wait to share this space together!

📅 June 14
⏰ 1–3 PM
💻 Virtual CE Event

Save your spot and come learn, grow, and connect with us! ✨ MentalHealthProfessionals

📣 Attention New Jersey Art Therapists & Supporters! 🎨The NJ State Board of Creative Arts and Activities Therapies — the ...
04/23/2026

📣 Attention New Jersey Art Therapists & Supporters! 🎨

The NJ State Board of Creative Arts and Activities Therapies — the licensing board that oversees art therapy licensure in our state — continues to hold its regular public meetings (typically on the 3rd Tuesday of every month) where important decisions about licensure policy, implementation, and public protection are discussed.

📌 Want to attend or submit comments?
Visit the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Board of Creative Arts and Activities Therapies meeting page for current dates, agendas, and participation details

Join New Jersey Art Therapy Association's Student Liaisons Gabriella for a free virtual open-studio art making session! ...
03/26/2026

Join New Jersey Art Therapy Association's Student Liaisons Gabriella for a free virtual open-studio art making session! This event is in collaboration with FrameShare, a free, HIPAA-compliant digital platform purpose-built for art therapy, combining secure telehealth with collaborative art-making tools.

Current and prospective students, professionals, and retirees are invited to join us in this open-studio styled event. This event will be hosted on March 29, 2026 from 7-8pm eastern time. Please complete this form to register and a copy will be sent to you. A link will be shared with you on March 29th to join. Be on the lookout for more sessions to come!

https://forms.gle/Wnjnw2RdgVgQaV5y6

Registration is open! We hope to see you there! 🎨
03/06/2026

Registration is open! We hope to see you there! 🎨

We’re so excited to share our newest CE event with NJATA! ✨Join us February 12 from 6–8 PM for a virtual learning experi...
02/01/2026

We’re so excited to share our newest CE event with NJATA! ✨
Join us February 12 from 6–8 PM for a virtual learning experience—no braving the cold or worrying about snow required ❄️💻
We are incredibly grateful to Makiko Harada for sharing her knowledge and expertise with our community. We can’t wait to learn together! https://www.njarttherapy.com/events-in-nj

✨ The NJATA 2026 Juried Art Show Is LIVE! ✨We are so excited to officially share that the New Jersey Art Therapy Associa...
01/01/2026

✨ The NJATA 2026 Juried Art Show Is LIVE! ✨
We are so excited to officially share that the New Jersey Art Therapy Association’s 2026 Juried Art Show is now live on our website! 🎉
This year, we received an overwhelming and inspiring response from artists across our community. The level of creativity, vulnerability, and artistic excellence made the selection process incredibly meaningful—and incredibly difficult. The artwork currently featured represents our finalists, carefully chosen from an outstanding pool of submissions.
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our exceptional judges, whose time, expertise, and thoughtful consideration made this juried process possible. Your dedication to the art therapy community does not go unnoticed. 💛
🖼️ Explore the finalists’ work here:
👉 https://www.njarttherapy.com/copy-of-2025-board-of-directors
🏆 Winners will be announced at the end of the month, so stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the power of art, expression, and connection within our community.
Thank you to every artist who submitted work and helped make this inaugural juried show such a success—we are truly honored by the response.

Join us for a powerful and inspiring training hosted by New Jersey Art Therapy Association (NJATA): “Vision Board Traini...
12/31/2025

Join us for a powerful and inspiring training hosted by New Jersey Art Therapy Association (NJATA): “Vision Board Training for Art Therapists” on January 6, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (link provided upon registration).

🎨 What you’ll gain:
    •    Learn how to guide your clients in creating a vision board-a visual, integrative tool that helps them clarify their treatment goals, identify meaningful pathways, and stay motivated along the journey.
    •    Discover how vision-boarding can shift abstract ideas (e.g., “I want to feel more confident,” “I want healthier relationships,” “I want creative growth”) into concrete images, words, and actions that become part of the therapeutic process.
    •    Walk away with a clear framework to embed vision board work into your sessions-helping clients to determine, track, and reflect on their goals in an engaging, visual-art way.

📚 This is a 2-hour CEU event (yes, you’ll earn your continuing education credits while doing something hands-on and creative!).

🧩 Important note: While the main training covers the core concept and your facilitation toolkit, participants will likely need additional time outside of the live session to complete their own personal vision boards (and to prep for how you’ll integrate them with your clients). Consider scheduling extra time for yourself to reflect, select imagery, build your board, and map it back to client needs.

✨ To support that deeper work, your event facilitators Alissa Paulison & Joanna Flora will host an open studio session on January 8 from 7:00-9:00 PM. This is a casual, supportive space where you can create, ask questions, share your vision board with peers, and get feedback-so you finish with something you feel proud to bring into your practice.

👉 Ready to register? Contact us at http://www.njarttherapy.com to reserve your spot (limited spaces available)

🎨 Art Challenge Alert 🎨Ready to tap into your creativity? Join us for this week’s art therapy directive!No artistic expe...
12/23/2025

🎨 Art Challenge Alert 🎨

Ready to tap into your creativity? Join us for this week’s art therapy directive!

No artistic experience needed—this challenge is all about self-expression and reflection. ✨

🌟 Feel free to share your art by tagging us and using , or keep it just for yourself. Either way, let your creativity flow!

New art therapy graduates, NJATA is here to support your transition into professional practice! 🎨✨ We offer invaluable r...
12/13/2025

New art therapy graduates, NJATA is here to support your transition into professional practice! 🎨✨ We offer invaluable resources such as mentorship, licensure guidance, and networking opportunities to help you navigate the next steps in your career. Let us help you build a strong foundation and connect with fellow professionals in the field! 🌱💙

For more details, visit: NJATA Resources.

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120 Bloomfield Ave
Caldwell, NJ
07006

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