Art Therapy Career Center

Looking for a Career in Art Therapy?

The American Art Therapy Association provides assistance to those seeking a career in art therapy to find jobs of interest in the field. National healthcare companies, educational organizations and community service organizations are some of the many employers who find qualified professionals to fill rewarding job in the field of art therapy through our center.

To connect to the Art Therapy Career Center click here.

The American Art Therapy Association has officially launched our new online job board, the Art Therapy Career Center. This will be your premiere resource for making online employment connections in the field of art therapy. Job seeking professionals can ensure their resumes are being seen by those in the industry who matter most to them. The Art Therapy Career Center offers job seekers free and confidential resume posting, automated weekly email notification of new job listings, and the ability to save jobs for later review. Begin to expand your career now through the Art Therapy Career Center. 

Many employers and job seekers today are discovering the advantages of online exposure for industry jobs and qualified candidates to fill them.  The Art Therapy Career Center offers employers targeted access to quality Art Therapist professionals, along with quick and easy job posting and online job activity reports.  In addition, employers have access to the National Healthcare Career Network (NHCN) – a growing network of over 178 top healthcare associations and professional organizations, including the American Hospital Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and the Association of American Medical Colleges.

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Conference Management - Request for Proposals
The American Art Therapy Association, a membership Association, is seeking effective conference management support for its 2011 through 2013 Annual Conferences.  Multiple search approaches are being pursued including a search for an individual to manage this function on staff.  The Association seeks an individual or firm specializing in sponsorship sales; training, event and conference planning for the non-profit sector.  Applicants must offer association conference management expertise with specific experience related to healthcare and education related conferences.  A strong customer service focus is vital.   Interested individuals and firms will find additional information including application instructions on our web site.  Please forward application materials to mmason@tpo-inc.com.  EOE

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2010 Annual Conference - Sacramento, CA

The American Art Therapy Association is looking forward to its 2010 Annual Conference to be held in Sacramento, CA on November 3-7, 2010. Please hold the date! Call for Proposals are now open! Click here to submit your proposal.

The Association is seeking conference management expertise through it's request for proposal process. Please click here for the details.

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Institute for Continuing Education in Art Therapy (ICE/AT)

The Institute for Continuing Education in Art Therapy (ICE/AT) – an online distance learning center has officially opened!  

The Distance Learning Committee cuts the ribbon on the new Institute for Continuing Education in Art Therapy (ICE/AT) program!

[Pictured from left to right: Gioia Chilton, Susan Corrigan, Rebecca Wilkinson and Barbara Florence].

ICE/AT will provide expanded professional development opportunities through online courses that help you earn continuing education credits and assist you in keeping your credentials current and increase your knowledge of the field.

A special thank you to the Distance Learning Committee’s commitment to ensure the Institute met the high quality standards for continuing education. The Committee is led by Rebecca Wilkinson, ATR-BC, Chair, and Ellen Horovitz, Ph.D. ATR-BC, LCAT, RYT, Board Liaison, and includes members Gioia Chilton, ATR-BC, Susan Corrigan, Executive Director, American Art Therapy Association, and Barbara Florence, Director, Development and Member Benefits.

Members of the Association receive a 28 percent discount off the regular online course fee!  To receive the special member pricing, you will need the discount code. Please login to the Members Only section of our web site and visit the ‘Institute of Continuing Education in Art Therapy’ link on the left-hand side navigation bar then scroll down to find ICE/AT.  If you need assistance, please email Barbara Florence (bflorence@arttherapy.org).

Login to the Institute for Continuing Education in Art Therapy (ICE/AT) today: http://ArtTherapy.TrainingCampus.net

Click here to download the ICE/AT Author Kit.

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Continuing Education Credits Information Center

Please click here for the Continuing Education Credits Information and Application Packet.

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Begin Your Career

Interested in the field of Art Therapy? Currently a Student?

Click here for information on the educational requirements of becoming an Art Therapist, links to approved educational institutions and programs, and for resources.

Review scholarships available through the American Art Therapy Association, click here.

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Ambassador Program

Do you have any formal training in working with the media?  If so, we need you to participate in our new Ambassador Program!

We welcome your involvement in helping to communicate to the public, the media and others about the importance of the field of art therapy. The Ambassador’s Program is a database of art therapists who will serve as media contacts in their particular area of expertise or specialization.

Please send your resume and specialty area/s to ambassador@arttherapy.orgas soon as possible. Note that Ambassadors must be active members of the American Art Therapy Association and must be a licensed ATR-BC. Media requests are matched with Ambassadors according to geographic location and area/s of expertise. If selected to address an issue, you will be provided with information regarding the request and appropriate contact information.

A new news monitoring service is beginning in January of 2010. It will track all national media and it will be posted on our web site. You will be able to view the web site for a copy of the article in which you are quoted.

We hope that this new service enables you to get visibility for your expertise and the profession of art therapy. Please let us know if you’d like more information by sending an email to ambassador@arttherapy.org.

Thanks you for being an Art Therapy Ambassador.

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Art Therapy Mentor Program

The American Art Therapy Association Mentor Program helps ensure that experience and information can be passed on by leaders in the field to those just beginning their career. Please click here for more information on the American Art Therapy Association's Mentor Program.

For student members of the Association who are currently enrolled in graduate level art therapy degree programs, and interested in finding a mentor to help you navigate to a successful career in art therapy, please register by sending an email to mentor@arttherapy.org.  Or, for recent art therapy graduates who are New Professional Members of the Association, email mentor@arttherapy.org

If you are a seasoned art therapist interested in helping a graduate-level art therapy student who would value your advice and involvement, please let us know so we can match you to a student either in your area or virtually. Send your name to: mentor@arttherapy.org.

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