THE VOICE OF ART THERAPY IN CANADA

What is Art Therapy?

Art therapy is a broad term with deep roots. When properly facilitated, it can draw on our innate creativity to help us heal, grow and transform.

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Become an Art Therapist

Browse our list of art therapy training programs that meet CATA education standards. Graduates of these programs are eligible to apply for Professional or Registered membership.

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Become a Member

Becoming a CATA member is a great way to support the field, strengthen your professional standing, and connect with a community of art therapists. We have membership types for everyone!

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Find an Art Therapist

Looking for an art therapist? Search our directory of Professional and Registered CATA member by location or keyword to find the right art therapist for you.

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“CATA stewards the profession of art therapy in Canada while cultivating an inclusive Canadian art therapy community through establishing standards, offering career development to members, advocating for and supporting the profession.”

— CATA Mission Statement

News

Sep 28, 2024

Call for Papers: Celebrating Change in Art Therapy Through Inclusive Collaboration and Transformation

Sep 28, 2024

Jul 14, 2023

CATA-ACAT Standards of Practice & Use of Title

Jul 14, 2023

Mar 4, 2022

Changes to Registration Requirements (RCAT)

Mar 4, 2022

Starting on February 10, 2022, the new application will be available for submission on the next regularly scheduled deadline April 30, 2022.

Mar 4, 2022

Nov 23, 2021

2021 AGM: Motions Passed regarding Indigenizing Art Therapy

Nov 23, 2021

The Board of Directors is pleased to share that several motions regarding Indigenizing Art Therapy have been passed by membership at our AGM on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Nov 23, 2021

Oct 5, 2021

Changes to RCAT Application

Oct 5, 2021

Letter from the CATA-ACAT registrar outlining the upcoming changes to the application process for becoming a registered member (RCAT).

Oct 5, 2021

Call for papers: International examinations of anti-oppressive art therapy

May 27, 2021

Journal

Call for papers: International examinations of anti-oppressive art therapy

May 27, 2021

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Multi-Journal Collaborative Special Issues

May 27, 2021

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May 5, 2021

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Call for Submissions [Extended] - Summer 2021 Journal Issue

May 5, 2021

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Deadline extended to June 15, 2021

May 5, 2021

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Dec 16, 2020

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Canadian Journal of Art Therapy: New Winter 2021 Issue!

Dec 16, 2020

Journal

This issue celebrates the journal's new title and features French and English articles that detail practice-based research.

Dec 16, 2020

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Nov 22, 2020

2020 Virtual Conference Collective Gallery

Nov 22, 2020

Artwork from participants at the CATA-ACAT 2020 Virtual Conference, responding to the invitation of: How do we cultivate, nurture, or expand creative practices at this time?

Nov 22, 2020