Art Therapy Advocacy

This campaign features content that focuses on advocacy efforts, through events,legislation, or otherwise, that further the profession of art therapy.

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Events, Media & Communications

A Show of Solidarity for the Arts in America
It’s a critical time for the arts and healthcare across the USA. In solidarity with Americans for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and dozens of arts organizations, the AATA was a proud National Partner for the 30th annual Arts Advocacy Day, March 20 and 21, 2017, in Washington, DC.

Innovation & Technology

The American Art Therapy Association Co-Sponsors Mental Health Research Briefing on Capitol Hill
On October 4, 2016, the American Art Therapy Association was represented at a briefing in the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC.

Events, Media & Communications

National Recognition for Art Therapy through AATA's Partnership with Americans for the Arts
On March 7 & 8, 2016, AATA Executive Director Cynthia Woodruff, and President Dr. Donna Betts, ATR-BC, represented the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) at the Arts Advocacy Day National Arts Action Summit. This annual event provides attendees with advocacy training and an opportunity to attend coordinated visits with Members of Congress. Hosted by Americans for the Arts in partnership with over 85 national arts-related organizations, Arts Advocacy Day is the largest gathering of its kind, bringing together a broad variety of the nation’s civic and cultural groups. Grassroots advocates from across the country came to Washington to garner support for issues related to funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), arts education policy, and more.
American Art Therapy Association

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  1. Art Therapy Advocacy
    This campaign features content that focuses on advocacy efforts, through events,legislation, or otherwise, that further the profession of art therapy.

  2. Supporting Military and Veterans
    Art therapy is widely accepted and used as an effective and needed treatment for returning military personnel suffering from PTSD and TBI.

  3. Art Therapy in the News
    A collection of the latest stories and information about Art Therapy

  4. Art Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Stories and items that are about art therapy and individuals on the autism spectrum.

  5. Art Therapy with Children
    Content regarding the practice of Art Therapy with Children

  6. Art Therapy: Bridging Cultural Terrains
    The American Art Therapy hosts the premier annual conference in the field. The event, scheduled for July 8-12, Minneapolis has an expected attendance...