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: Wednesday, September 18th |
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Don Seiden's Memorial: Sept 24th
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IMPACT ART EXHIBITION: Friday, Sept. 27th
Join the Illinois Art Therapy Association for the IMPACT art exhibition on Friday, September 27th. The collective exhibition will showcase work that explores the connection between professional therapeutic work and personal introspection. The group of work will vary in style, method, and materials with an underlying tone of the personal connectedness, and depth within creative arts therapies.
IMPACT art exhibition Friday, September 27, 6-8:30pm 1579 North Milwaukee Avenue, Studio 300 Chicago, IL 60622 Questions can be directed to: exbhibitions.iata@gmail.com |
Opportunity for CEUs: Expressive Art Therapy Retreat: Compassion Fatigue as Initiation with Liza Hyatt, ATR-BC, LMHC (Indianapolis),
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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. |
ITA's Creative Arts Therapy Conference:
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October 20th Workshop: Puppet Making & Yarnies
RSVP and secure your spot: https://squareup.com/store/illinois-art-therapy-association
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Upcoming Events and Programs |
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Save the datesWednesday, September 18, 6-8pm: September Meet-up
Friday, September 27, 6-8:30pm: IMPACT Exhibition Sunday, September 29, 2-3:30pm; Chapter Meeting 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, September 29, 2019 2:00pm-3:30pm |
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
Nominations due Tues., Sept. 17th!
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 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.
