Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association

Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association Welcome to the Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association page. Become a fan to get updates from PAATA (formerly DVATA). https://linktr.ee/paarttherapy

Creating community through art 🎨On July 27, Drexel University’s Creative Arts Therapies program and the Pennsylvania Art...
08/14/2026

Creating community through art 🎨

On July 27, Drexel University’s Creative Arts Therapies program and the Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association welcomed PA House Representatives to Drexel to learn more about art therapy, connect with students, and experience art-making firsthand.

Through conversation, creativity, and community, we shared why professional licensure matters for protecting clients and supporting the future of the profession.
We’re proud to advocate for art therapy in Pennsylvania and excited to continue moving HB 1733 and SB 1292 forward. 💙

Keep checking in! We’ll be sharing more posts, photos, and highlights from this special visit in the coming weeks.

🎉 Applications for the Ron Hays Award are now open!This award helps support PAATA members presenting at the AATA Annual ...
07/15/2026

🎉 Applications for the Ron Hays Award are now open!

This award helps support PAATA members presenting at the AATA Annual Conference by providing funding for conference expenses.

Eligible members have until August 30th to apply. Learn more on our website!

🎨 The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association is now accepting nominations! 🎉Help us recognize and celebrate excellence in ...
07/15/2026

🎨 The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association is now accepting nominations! 🎉

Help us recognize and celebrate excellence in our field by submitting nominations for:

✨ Innovative Applications of Art Therapy Award
✨ Outstanding Supervisor Award
✨ Most Active Artist Award

And don’t forget, applications for the Diversity Grant and Gratuity Research Award are still open!

Visit our website for eligibility requirements, deadlines, and submission details. Link below and in bio.

http://www.paarttherapy.org/overview-of-awards.html

Support PAATA’s licensure efforts through creativity by entering our 2nd Annual T-Shirt Design Contest Fundraiser.This y...
07/15/2026

Support PAATA’s licensure efforts through creativity by entering our 2nd Annual T-Shirt Design Contest Fundraiser.

This year’s theme: The Healing Power of Art Therapy

🏆 Winning artists will receive:

✨ Recognition on PAATA social media and email communications
✨ Acknowledgement at PAATA events
✨ Their signature featured on printed merchandise
✨ Free admission to a PAATA 3-hour CE event (up to a $75 value)

đź“… Submission deadline: August 1, 2026

📧 Send original (non-AI-generated) artwork as a .jpg or .png to [email protected]

Visit our website for more information and complete terms and conditions.

🚨 It’s officially your last chance to register - Mariya presents tomorrow!!Earn 3 CE hours this Saturday, June 13th, at ...
06/12/2026

🚨 It’s officially your last chance to register - Mariya presents tomorrow!!

Earn 3 CE hours this Saturday, June 13th, at 9:30 a.m. with Mariya Keselman-Mekler as she presents on a Person-Centered Trauma-Informed (PCTI) framework.

This workshop introduces a Person-Centered Trauma-Informed (PCTI) framework designed for creative arts therapists and counselors. Through case examples and group-based art therapy and counseling practices, participants will explore approaches that support empowered storytelling for trauma survivors.

Suggested materials:
• Drawing paper
• Pencil or pen and paper for notes
• Preferred drawing materials (markers, colored pencils, and/or crayons)
• Glue sticks
• Collage materials
• Scissors

PAATA’s Eventbrite link is below and in our bio!

https://linktr.ee/paataorg?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=44a3bee3-4770-4019-8a0d-5bd10df7c3c5

Reminder, PAATA members! 🎨 Open Studio is TONIGHT at 7:00 PM!Join us for an evening to connect, create, and unwind toget...
06/10/2026

Reminder, PAATA members! 🎨 Open Studio is TONIGHT at 7:00 PM!

Join us for an evening to connect, create, and unwind together. As a reminder, PAATA’s monthly virtual Open Studios are now open to ALL art therapists in Pennsylvania… no membership required!

The meeting link will also be emailed to members, but you can access it here as well:

đź”— https://tr.ee/a6F53sGKAU

We hope to see you there!

Don’t miss out!Earn 3 CE hours this Saturday, June 13th, at 9:30 a.m. with Mariya Keselman-Mekler as she presents on a P...
06/10/2026

Don’t miss out!

Earn 3 CE hours this Saturday, June 13th, at 9:30 a.m. with Mariya Keselman-Mekler as she presents on a Person-Centered Trauma-Informed (PCTI) framework.

This workshop introduces a Person-Centered Trauma-Informed (PCTI) framework designed for creative arts therapists and counselors. Through case examples and group-based art therapy and counseling practices, participants will explore approaches that support empowered storytelling for trauma survivors.

Suggested materials:
• Drawing paper
• Pencil or pen and paper for notes
• Preferred drawing materials (markers, colored pencils, and/or crayons)
• Glue sticks
• Collage materials
• Scissors

PAATA’s Eventbrite link is below and in our bio!

https://linktr.ee/paataorg?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=44a3bee3-4770-4019-8a0d-5bd10df7c3c5

Address

P. O. Box 22630
Philadelphia, PA
19110

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category