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Welcome to the Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association page. Become a fan to get updates from PAATA (formerly DVATA). https://linktr.ee/paarttherapy

04/29/2026

Earn 3CE hours on June 13 at 9:30 am as Mariya Keselman-Mekler, MA, ATR-BC, LPC presents on a Person-Centered Trauma-Informed (PCTI) framework.

PAATA’s Eventbrite link in our bio!

This workshop introduces a Person-Centered Trauma-Informed (PCTI) framework tailored for creative arts therapists and counselors. Participants will explore case examples and group-based art therapy and counseling practices that support empowered storytelling for individuals who survived trauma.

04/29/2026

Art therapy grads… this one’s for you! 🎓

The PAATA Graduate Student Research Award is now accepting applications. If you’ll earn your Master’s in Art Therapy by June 2026 and have completed your research this past academic year, you could be recognized!

How to apply:
1. Get nominated by your advisor or program director (each program can nominate up to 2 students)
2. Submit a PowerPoint summary or 300-word abstract to paataorg@gmail.com by June 30, 2026 with the subject line, “Graduate Research Award Submission”

04/16/2026

🚨 You’re running out of time to register! 🚨

Earn 3CE hours on April 18th as Sheila Lorenzo de la Peña, PhD, ATR-BC, ATCS presents on the destruction and reconstruction of altered books for wellness!

Part junk journal, definitely a mixed media exploration, an altered book uses simple skills to transform and give new meaning to old texts. Whether you have some experience or are just media curious, Taking-Up-Space explores themes of intentional destruction and reconstruction for wellbeing through sustained creative practice.

Sign up through PAATA’s eventbrite!
Link below and in bio! 🔗

https://tr.ee/v7cNGk9LyP

04/16/2026

Earn 3CE hours on April 18th as Sheila Lorenzo de la Peña, PhD, ATR-BC, ATCS presents on the destruction and reconstruction of altered books for wellness!

Part junk journal, definitely a mixed media exploration, an altered book uses simple skills to transform and give new meaning to old texts. Whether you have some experience or are just media curious, Taking-Up-Space explores themes of intentional destruction and reconstruction for wellbeing through sustained creative practice.

Sign up through PAATA’s eventbrite!
Link below and in bio! 🔗

https://tr.ee/v7cNGk9LyP

04/15/2026

Happening TONIGHT!! 🎨

PAATA’s monthly virtual Open Studios are now open to all art therapists in PA. No membership required!! Join us on April 15th to connect, create, and unwind together. Find the link below and in our bio!

🔗 https://tr.ee/a6F53sGKAU

04/14/2026

Did you hear? 🎨 PAATA’s monthly virtual Open Studios are now open to all art therapists in PA. No membership required!! Join us tomorrow, April 15th, to connect, create, and unwind together. Find the link below and in our bio!

🔗 https://tr.ee/a6F53sGKAU

04/13/2026

We hope you can join us! Our monthly virtual licensure meeting is happening today, April 13th, at 10:00 AM

Link below and in bio! 🔗
https://tr.ee/a6F53sGKAU

04/07/2026

🎨 Calling all art therapists (and future art therapists)!
Tag or comment the school where you attended—or are currently attending—your art therapy program! We’d love to see the amazing programs represented across our community.

Let’s celebrate the many paths that bring us together through art therapy 💬🖌️

04/07/2026

Find your art therapy community in Pennsylvania 🎨

Join PAATA for connection, advocacy updates, and discounts on CE events throughout the year.

Visit paarttherapy.org to join or email paataorg@gmail.com for help getting started!

04/06/2026

🚨 Happening TONIGHT! 🚨
Join us for a Free PAATA Career Night on Monday, April 6 at 7 PM. Connect, learn, and get tips for your art therapy career.
📌 Zoom link in our bio
📧 Questions? Email paataorg@gmail.com
Don’t miss it! 🎨✨

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84298832445

04/05/2026

Want to be part of PAATA’s licensure movement toward the LPAT in Pennsylvania? 🎨✨

Come join the conversation at our monthly licensure meetings (Zoom link in our bio) and email paataorggac@gmail.com to get involved.

Every voice helps move art therapy forward in PA!

Address

P. O. Box 22630
Philadelphia, PA
19110

Website

http://www.PAarttherapy.org/

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