Membership

Welcome!  We are an active and engaged Association of members from all over the State of Illinois, dedicated to the growth of the field of art therapy and to increasing our knowledge about this specialized therapeutic practice. 

By joining the Illinois Art Therapy Association (IATA) you can: 
  • Participate in Networking Opportunities- Membership in IATA will assist you in making connections with peers and experts in the field of art therapy across the state and around the country, sharing ideas and increasing your knowledge of the field. Members also receive automatic discounts on IATA Conference attendance, and Continuing Education courses throughout the year.
  • Explore your Leadership Potential- IATA offers a wide range of opportunities for professional development, including presenting at the Annual IATA Conference, and other local events. Members are also invited and encouraged to participate in leadership roles throughout the Chapter, including committee and Board-level positions.
  • Create and Exhibit Artwork- As an organization that values self-expression through art making, IATA holds regular group art making sessions that are open to all members.  Additionally, all IATA members are eligible to submit artwork for exhibitions sponsored by IATA that are held throughout the Chicagoland area. 
  • Build on your Skills: Continuing Education- IATA is proud to present continuing education workshops in a relaxed atmosphere where we can learn and grow from sharing with one another. 
  • Promote your Practice- Members who are registered art therapists are invited to submit a profile for the IATA Referral Directory. This referral list is a resource to assist individuals, organizations/agencies, students, and colleagues in search of art therapy services, consultation, and supervision throughout the state of Illinois.
  • Stay in the loop with E-Alerts- Members of the Illinois Art Therapy Association receive automatic updates via email, which include timely information regarding news, events, exhibitions and networking opportunities in the Illinois art therapy community


Membership Categories: Descriptions and Fees

(You must be a member of the American Art Therapy Association to be a member of the Illinois Art Therapy Association. To join or renew your membership, go to the American Art Therapy Association website)

Professional: Dues are $35.00 per year. [In addition to AATA dues of $164.00]
Individuals who have completed graduate level education in art therapy. Professional members may vote, hold office, and serve on committees. 

Associate: Dues are $30.00 per year. [In addition to AATA dues of $164.00]
Individuals interested in the therapeutic use of art that supports the mission of IATA. This category is not open to master’s level art therapy program graduates. Associate members may not vote, hold office, or serve on committees. 

New Professional: Dues are $30.00 per year. [In addition to AATA dues of $72.00]
Individuals who have completed graduate level educational training in art therapy within the last calendar year.  New professional members may vote, hold office, and serve on committees.

Student: Dues are $25.00 per year. [In addition to AATA dues of $55.00]
Individuals who are presently enrolled in graduate level studies in art therapy. A copy of a current student I.D. is required. Student members may not vote or hold office, but may serve on committees. Reduced rates are available by participating in the Student Incentive Program.  Student Incentive Program dues are $30.00 for two years, available only until November 1st of the year, offered by our Director of Membership.

Fellowship Two fellowships are offered each year. You must apply for consideration.
IATA has developed a Fellowship Program for professional art therapists who are experiencing financial hardship. IATA will waive the annual membership dues of qualified applicants in exchange for a one-year commitment to assist in Association activities. This program is not available to students. Contact IATAmembership@gmail.com for more information.
NOTE: You must be a member [Professional, New Professional, Student, etc.] of the American Art Therapy Association to be a member of the Illinois Art Therapy Association. 
Categories and Fees at a Glance:

Professional   $35.00 per year
Associate  $30.00 per year
New Professional   $30.00 per year
Student   $25.00 per year 

NOTE: You must be a member of the American Art Therapy Association to be a member of the Illinois Art Therapy Association.