Welcome to the Illinois Art Therapy Association
Let's Connect: Monthly Meet-Ups
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Earlier this year IATA introduced the IATA Monthly Meet-Up series #IATAmonthlymeetup! The event series offers a range of activities for members, nonmembers, and friends of IATA to meet, network, discuss important topics, and hang out…
Next Meet-Up: August 27th |
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Opportunity for CEUs: Expressive Art Therapy Retreat: Compassion Fatigue as Initiation with Liza Hyatt, ATR-BC, LMHC (Indianapolis) on Sept. 28-29th
In a contemplative retreat setting, share stories of work-related suffering; create visual art, writing, and movement explorations for creative renewal; and build community among others committed to trauma stewardship. Opportunity for 12 CEUs. For more information, click here.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Pediatric Melanoma Summit in Gurnee, IL at the Great Wolf Lodge, September 28-29th
The Pediatric Melanoma Summit is seeking art therapists from the Chicago area that might be interested in donating their time to lead an art session or two for the kids who will be attending our Summit. The programs will take place in the mornings, from 9am-12pm, on both Saturday, Sept. 28th and Sunday, Sept. 29th at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, IL.
The summit will cover the cost of transportation, rooms if that is needed, and you would be welcome to join us for meals as well. For those interested in volunteering their time, please feel free to email Lauren Johnston at ljohnston@melanoma.org, or call 202-579-3450. |
Upcoming Events and Programs |
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Call for Facilitators |
Save the datesTuesday, August 27, 6-8pm: August Meet-up Friday, September 6, 6-8:30pm: IMPACT Exhibition Sunday, October 20, 2-4pm: Puppet Making Workshop November/December: Art Market Stay tuned for more details... |
The Illinois Art Therapy Association (IATA) is pleased to announce that our meetings are now online! Join us from wherever you are. Click the link below during our monthly meeting, and let your voice be heard. We look forward to connecting with you!
https://www.gotomeet.me/IllinoisArtTherapy Next Meeting: Sunday, August 25, 2019 2:00pm-3:30pm Attend in person: The August board meeting will be held in Bridgeport (Chicago). If you would like to attend in person, please contact programs.iata@gmail.com for directions. |
Puppet created by art therapist Lisa D'InnocenzoIATA is looking for fiber makers and puppet makers to lead skill share workshops for 2019. All skill levels welcome. Please email Programs with your name, preferred workshop, medium and materials needed, and any other necessary materials, such as direction sheets. Feel free to email us with other future workshop ideas.
Becca and Meredith programs.iata@gmail.com |
AATA Conference Oct. 30- Nov.3
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Join the 2020 IATA Board
Contact nominations.iata@gmail.com if you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else for a 2020 IATA Board position.
Open positions include: President-Elect Director of Membership and Nominations Government Affairs Chair Conference Chair Elect Social Media Chair Outreach Chair Social Justice Chair |
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IATA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and seeking diverse community representation. We are especially interested in welcoming people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and people of all ages.
