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.

Read about the educational requirements for becoming an art therapist.

Click here to view a list of 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.

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.

Outstanding member benefits include: the Art Therapy Journal, practice insurance, health insurance, discounted electronic, office and art supplies from various companies exclusively for members.

Join your local Chapter to maximize your member benefits!

Read how art therapy is benefiting people around the world.

Search the research and outcomes bibliography for in-depth information.

Plan to attend our 2013 Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington, June 26-30, 2013.

The American Art Therapy Association launches a new Toolkit with the Autism Society of America: New Resources for its Chapters, Caregivers, and People on the Autism Spectrum

The Autism Society of America joins the American Art Therapy Association in presenting an information-rich toolkit with easy access to resources and research about how art therapy supports programs, caregivers, and people on the Autism Spectrum. The Art Therapy & Autism Spectrum Disorder Integrating Creative Interventions toolkit will be formally introduced at the American Art Therapy Association’s, 2012 Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia, July 9-13. On July 10, the first full day of the conference, Autism Society of America Board members Jon Basinger and Linda Walder-Fiddle will convey to the audience of educators, practioners, healthcare professionals, and other attendees the urgent need for the entire community of mental health providers to become engaged in providing effective services for those on the Autism Spectrum. The toolkit is part of a series that expands career opportunities in health fields with a pressing need for the skills of credentialed art therapists, and provides practical guidance to assist in initiating or expanding an effective art therapy program.Take a look at the resources available

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Mark your calendar to attend the American Art Therapy Association’s 44th 2013 Annual Conference, to be held June 26-30, 2013, in Seattle, WA. Our theme is Art Therapy: Connecting Visual Expression and Healing. Most of the sessions will be held at the Washington State Convention Center, which is connected to the conference hotel, the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Click here for more information.

For information about the 43rd Annual Conference including the conference proceedings, and continuing education, please click here.

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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.

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