Welcome to the American
Art Therapy Association
The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) is an organization of diverse, engaged and creative professionals dedicated to the belief that the creative process involved in making art is healing and life enhancing. Our culture is one of inclusion of people from all backgrounds, open to new concepts and artistic expression that continues to expand the effectiveness of art as a healing therapy. We are rooted in the experience of those who began this field and honor their legacy.
The Association serves its members and the general public by promoting standards of professional competence and developing and increasing knowledge in the field of art therapy. The Association represents more than 5,000 members and 36 AATA State and Regional Chapters that conduct meetings and activities to promote art therapy on the local level.
American Art Therapy Association promotes the therapeutic use of art by:
Encouraging the highest quality of art therapy services to the public.
Facilitating communication among members and colleagues.
Supporting legislative efforts at the state and federal levels.
Disseminating information to the general public, art therapists, and related mental health professionals.
Recognizing excellence in clinical, professional, educational, and research activities.
Career Center
The American Art Therapy has just launched our brand new job board, the Art Therapy Career Center.
Art TherapyCareer Center home page
Annual Conference
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Click here to visit the Conference web site for the latest information. Be sure to check the web site for more information and watch your email box for announcements throughout the year.
Art Therapy Journal
The Journal, published by the American Art Therapy Association, is a prestigious publication in the field showcasing leading research by professional art therapists from around the world. American Art Therapy Association provides the Journal free to its members to assist them to expand their knowledge of cutting edge research and programs.
Contribute
Your contribution to the American Art Therapy Association, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, will support the work of the Association in its efforts to assist art therapists across the country and around the world provide quality care to people in need.
Media
"As Seen Through These Eyes" by Hilary Helstein Click here to watch the trailer. Opening in Select Theaters in October 2nd! Premieres in NYC on OCTOBER 2, 2009!! Premieres in LA on OCTOBER 23, 2009!
Special showing at the 2009 American Art Therapy Association Conference in Dallas
View el arte es terapia on CNN for art therapy coverage on the Spanish channel and go to the Advocacy link for current national news.
Click here to view an article about the use of art in treatment for those with Alzheimers: Alzheimer's Art Creates Lasting Memories
Find an Art Therapist
Would you like to find a professional art therapy resource near you?
Many American Art Therapy Association members can be found through the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) locator service. Find a Credentialed Art Therapist, a special area of the Art Therapy Credentials Board's website is designed to help you locate a credentialed art therapy professional in your area.
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) is a separately incorporated entity and is an independent credentialing body that creates and maintains standards associated with earning art therapy credentials: Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATC-BC).
For more information, please visit their Web site at www.atcb.org.
American Art Therapy Association . 225 North Fairfax Street . Alexandria, VA 22314 . 888-290-0878
