New York Art Therapy Association (NYATA)

New York Art Therapy Association (NYATA) Art therapy in the service of the individual, the professional, the student, and the patient for insight, growth, and development in the state of New York.

🌈Join NYATA for a community de-stress sound bath with ARBORETA — a socially engaged q***r sound collective offering part...
06/15/2026

🌈Join NYATA for a community de-stress sound bath with ARBORETA — a socially engaged q***r sound collective offering participatory sound experiences rooted in community care🫶

Together, we’ll slow down, listen, and make space for rest through an acoustic soundscape designed to support stress relief and nervous system regulation.

Come as you are. Bring a mat, blanket, or anything that helps you feel comfortable.

Thursday, June 18, 2026
6:00–7:30 PM
Westbrook Memorial Garden
1233 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY

Suggested donation: $10 to support NYATA.

We hope to gather with you in sound, rest, and community. 🌿

June is PTSD Awareness MonthFor many people, healing does not begin with having the right words. It begins with feeling ...
06/07/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month

For many people, healing does not begin with having the right words. It begins with feeling safe enough to pause, to breathe, and to move at a pace that feels manageable.

Trauma can affect how a person experiences their body, relationships, and surroundings. Sometimes the impact is visible. Sometimes it is quiet and carried privately.

Art-making can offer a gentle place to begin. A color, shape, image, or texture may help express something that is difficult to explain. It may also offer a small sense of comfort, grounding, or connection.

There is no single way to heal. Small moments of ease matter, too✨

NYATA Mentorship Program 2026 is now open for student sign-up! 🎨✨This one-year mentorship program is designed to support...
05/24/2026

NYATA Mentorship Program 2026 is now open for student sign-up! 🎨✨

This one-year mentorship program is designed to support NYATA student members as they navigate graduate school, internships, professional development, and the transition into the art therapy field.

Through the program, students will be connected with an experienced mentor for guidance, support, and conversation around topics such as academics, internship experiences, professional relationships, career paths, graduate school life, and more.

Participants will also have the opportunity to join an annual NYATA-sponsored mentor coffee chat and build meaningful connections within the New York art therapy community.

✨ Exclusive to NYATA student members
✨ Free to participate for student members
✨ Program runs May 2026 – May 2027

Whether you are looking for guidance, community, or a space to ask questions as you grow into the field, we invite you to sign up and be part of this year’s mentorship program.

🔗 Sign up through the link in bio or the QR code on the first image!

✨ NYATA CE EVENT SERIES 2026 ✨Join the New York Art Therapy Association for an inspiring continuing education event exp...
05/15/2026

✨ NYATA CE EVENT SERIES 2026 ✨

Join the New York Art Therapy Association for an inspiring continuing education event exploring embodied approaches in art therapy practice.

🖌️ The Embodied Art Therapist: Theory and Practice for a New Paradigm
📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

This special presentation features:
• Mia de Béthune
• Kelley Linhardt
• Valeria Koutmina

The presenters will discuss embodied art therapy practices, trauma-informed and body-based approaches, neuroscience research, attachment, nature-based interventions, virtual practice, and the collaborative process behind their upcoming book The Embodied Art Therapist.

🌿 Topics include:
✨ Embodiment in trauma treatment
✨ Somatic and body-based art therapy methods
✨ Neuroscience and attachment-informed approaches
✨ Energy-informed and nature-based practice
✨ Teaching, supervision, and creative collaboration

💜 NYATA Members: Free
💜 Students: Free (no CE issued)
💜 Non-members: $30

🔗 Registration required via Eventbrite

Art in the Park with NYATA 🌿🎨Thank you to everyone who joined us for Art in the Park on May 3rd!Together, we gathered ou...
05/04/2026

Art in the Park with NYATA 🌿🎨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Art in the Park on May 3rd!

Together, we gathered outdoors to create, reflect, and connect through art-making in community. Surrounded by nature, participants explored creativity in an open and grounding space, reminding us how art can help us slow down, notice our surroundings, and be present with ourselves and one another 🌎

We are grateful for everyone who brought their curiosity, creativity, and presence to this event. Thank you for making this gathering meaningful 💚

Stay connected with NYATA for more opportunities to create, learn, and build community through art therapy.

🎨 NYATA All Member MeetingJoin the New York Art Therapy Association for our upcoming All Member Meeting on May 16, 2026!...
05/02/2026

🎨 NYATA All Member Meeting

Join the New York Art Therapy Association for our upcoming All Member Meeting on May 16, 2026!

This gathering is an opportunity to connect with fellow NYATA members, art therapists, students, and community members around everything happening in the New York art therapy world.

We will also take time to celebrate our 2026 graduates and recognize the participants from our Juried Art Show. 💙

📅 Date: May 16, 2026
🕒 Social Hour: 3:00–4:00 PM
🗣️ Business Meeting: 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Location: SVA Art Therapy Department
132 W 21st St, 3rd Floor, NYC

We hope to see you there for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and community!

🎨 Event Postponed: New Date!Due to the weather, NYATA’s Environmental Art Therapy event — Making Art in the Park has bee...
04/24/2026

🎨 Event Postponed: New Date!

Due to the weather, NYATA’s Environmental Art Therapy event — Making Art in the Park has been postponed to:

🗓️ May 3 | 2–5 PM
📍 Summit Rock, Central Park
Central Park West between the 81st and 86th entrances

Join us for an afternoon of nature-inspired creativity, mindfulness, and community as we connect with our city, nature, and art-making. 🌿✨

No experience needed — just bring your favorite art materials. They can be environmental-based or not. We’ll also have some basic materials available, but feel free to bring whatever you’d like to work with.

We hope to see you there on May 3rd!

Calling all art therapy students! 🎨📚✨Join us for NYATA Student Community Day — a welcoming afternoon created for art the...
04/22/2026

Calling all art therapy students! 🎨📚✨
Join us for NYATA Student Community Day — a welcoming afternoon created for art therapy students, from soon-to-be graduates to newly graduated students 💛

This is a chance to connect with others in the field, build community, explore mentorship opportunities, and get matched with a study buddy 🤝🌟 Whether you are looking to expand your network, meet peers, or feel more supported in your journey, we would love to have you there.

Come enjoy food, conversation, and community with fellow art therapy students 🍽️💬🎓

🗓️ Saturday, May 16
⏰ 1–5 PM
📍 SVA Art Therapy Department
132 West 21st Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY

💫 Free entry
📲 Scan the QR code to RSVP!

✨ Event DescriptionJoin NYATA for an informative and practical webinar created for non-U.S. citizen art therapists navig...
04/22/2026

✨ Event Description
Join NYATA for an informative and practical webinar created for non-U.S. citizen art therapists navigating the complexities of employment and H-1B sponsorship in the United States 🇺🇸.

This webinar will provide a structured overview of the job search process, including strategies for identifying employers who may offer sponsorship, understanding key application timelines, and staying informed about current immigration policies 🧭📄. The goal is to help participants approach the employment process with greater clarity and confidence. In addition to the presentation, attendees will hear directly from panelists who will share personal experiences and real-world insights about navigating the field.

Please note that this webinar is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice ⚖️. No CEs will be awarded for this activity.

📅 Date & Time
May 2, 5:00–6:30 PM (ET)

🎯 Objectives:
▪️Attendees will be able to list at least two resources to locate potential employers.
▪️Attendees will be able to describe with clear understanding of the types of available visas and application timelines.
▪️Attendees will be able to identify and apply at least two strategies during the job searching and interviewing process.

This session is especially valuable for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals exploring career opportunities in the United States 🎓💼. Additional details are available on the event page.

If this topic feels relevant to you, we encourage you to register and join us 💙 We look forward to having you with us!

🗽In New York, art therapists practice under the title Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT). Art therapy is a regulate...
04/18/2026

🗽In New York, art therapists practice under the title Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT). Art therapy is a regulated mental health profession with specific education, supervised training, and licensure requirements. But many people still do not fully understand what an LCAT is or why that matters.  

highlights that advocacy helps raise public awareness, protect the profession, and make services more accessible. Public understanding is part of that advocacy. The more people know about art therapy and the training behind it, the better they can recognize qualified care and the value of the profession. We’ll include the AATA State Advocacy link in our profile for those who want to learn more.  

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