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Welcome to the American Art Therapy Association!

Encouraging the highest quality of art therapy services to the public; facilitating communication among members and colleagues; supporting state and federal legislative efforts that impact art therapy; disseminating information to the general public; and, recognizing excellence in art therapy in clinical, professional, educational, and research efforts.

The American Art Therapy Association connects you to the important work of art therapists around the world who use the creative process to help people of all ages improve their health and emotional well-being. The Association represents more than 5,000 members around the world and in 36 Chapters


Careers & Education

Learn about the educational requirements for becoming an art therapist and the Universities and Colleges with Art Therapy degree programs that meet the Education Program Approval Board Standards. Consider a career in art therapy, review some recent job openings and learn how art therapy is being used in top medical centers across the country, K-12 Schools, healthcare facilities and other community settings worldwide.


Membership

Art therapists are master’s level professionals working in a variety of settings to help people address their health and well being. More than 5,000 professionals, researchers, students, educators and healthcare providers find membership in the American Art Therapy Association a great investment in their continuing education and careers. Join your local Chapter to maximize your member benefits! Outstanding member benefits include: the Art Therapy Journal, practice insurance, health insurance, discounted electronic, office and art supplies from various companies exclusively for members.


News & Information

Read how art therapy is benefiting people around the world. Search the research and outcomes bibliography for in-depth information and plan to attend our 2012 Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia, July 9-12th, 2012.


Discussion Groups & Blogs

Global Art Therapy Network
Art Therapy Scholars
Art Therapy Social Justice Blog - Sponsored by the Social Justice Caucus of AATA

Art Therapy Volunteer Action Center

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Have you renewed your membership for 2012 yet? If not, please click here!

Online voting for the 2012 Annual Election commences on April 1, 2012. All voting members will receive a notice with instructions via email. For those members who requested paper ballots, or do not have email,  you will receive a ballot in the mail

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The American Art Therapy Association's Annual Conferences provides access to more than 150 Continuing Education Credit (CEC) opportunities! The 43rd Annual Conference will be held in Savannah, GA on July 9-13, 2012.
Special note: 2012 Conference meeting days are Tuesday through Friday.This is a one time, one year shift in meeting days caused by conference site limitations.
Please click here to learn more about this upcoming conference and about the beautiful city of Savannah!
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National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day - May 9, 2012

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Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association is an informative member benefit that attracts a worldwide audience of art therapists who want to stay current in the field. Members receive the journal and archived issues FREE as part of their member benefits.

If you are interested in contributing to the Journal by submitting Cover Artwork or an Article, members may click here.

Not a member? If you are interested in subscribing to the Journal, please click here.