Latest ATCB℠ News
Our Response to the August 1 Credential Status Email
On August 1, some credential and/or certification holders received an automated email incorrectly indicating their status was inactive. We want to give a clear account of what happened and the steps Art Therapy Credentials Board® (ATCB℠) took in...
Letter from the Chair: ATCB Credentials & Trademarking
Over the past several weeks, we have received a number of questions and comments regarding ATCB’s trademarking efforts. We appreciate the engagement and want to take this opportunity to provide clarification and context. We understand that changes...
Introducing the New ATCB Registry
The Registry is currently in a beta phase as ATCB continues to refine and improve functionality over the next several months. The beta version of the Registry is now available.The ATCB℠ Registry represents an important step in advancing visibility,...
Important Update: How to Contact ATCB
To ensure timely, secure, and equitable responses, the Contact ATCB Form is the primary and only method for submitting inquiries to ATCB. Over time—and especially during high-volume periods—we have seen a significant increase in duplicate...
Chair’s Letter: MyATCB℠ is Live
News From the Chair After serving on ACATE, EPAB, and the AATA and FATA boards, all of which included concurrent committee work inclusive of chairing the Honors, Multicultural, and Local Arrangements committees, I was honored three years ago to be...
MyATCB℠ Credentialing System Update
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) is currently in the final phase of review and data migration for the new MyATCB℠ credentialing system. The system is not live yet. A formal launch announcement will be issued once the transition is complete...
Update: New MyATCB℠ System
We are actively working to bring the new MyATCB℠ system online as quickly as possible while ensuring it is implemented carefully and correctly. Our priority is to deliver a system that is stable, secure, and reliable from day one. That said, the...
Preparing for the New MyATCB℠ System: Important Transition Information
ATCB℠ is preparing to introduce a modernized MyATCB℠ credentialing management system as part of our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan. This transition reflects our continued commitment to protecting the public through clear, reliable, and consistently...
A Message from the ATCB℠ President (July 30, 2025)
A New Credentialing Year Begins As we begin a new credentialing year, I’m reminded of the ongoing evolution of our profession—and the important role ATCB℠ plays in maintaining the integrity and relevance of art therapy credentials. This year marks...
Now Open: The 2025 ATCB℠ Survey
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) is committed to upholding the highest standards in credentialing—ensuring that art therapy services provided to the public are delivered by professionals who meet rigorous, ethical, and nationally...
Improvements Underway: Modernizing ATCB℠ Systems
Over the past few years, stakeholders have shared valuable insights about the challenges of navigating ATCB℠ systems—from confusing communications to issues with application processes, CE tracking, and supervision documentation. In response, ATCB℠...
Coming Soon: ATCB℠ Continuing Education Provider Program
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the ATCB℠ Approved Continuing Education Provider Program—a new initiative designed to expand the delivery of high-quality, ethically grounded, and...
Clarification on Recertification Standards Update: What Applies and When
We’ve received a number of questions recently about the updated recertification standards (announced in June of 2024), and we want to take a moment to clarify a few important points to avoid any further confusion. First, it’s important to...
Message from the President April 1, 2025
Dear Colleagues, As we progress in establishing independent operations, we are taking this opportunity to evaluate art therapy and credentialing. We are focusing on how the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) can set the standard for professional...
Updates to the Registration Standards for the Provisional and Registration Credentials.
Important Update: We’ve corrected a requirement listed on this page as of April 9, 2025. Please review the updated criteria carefully if you viewed this page before that date.Registration Standards Updates After completing the job analysis in 2022...
ATCB℠ Seeks Public Members for Board of Directors
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) is seeking nominations of highly qualified leaders to fill two (2) Public Member positions on its Board of Directors, which is comprised of art therapy clinicians and educators. This role offers a unique...
Public Commentary: Art Therapy Credential Board Code governing Standards of Practice, Eligibility for and Regulation of Credentials, and Disciplinary Procedures
Dear Colleagues, The Art Therapy Credential Board (ATCB℠) is dedicated to continual improvement and elevating the professionalism of the art therapy field in the eyes of the public and state licensures to the level of other medical and mental...
Final Call to be a Subject Matter Expert for ATCBE® Standards 2025
Standard setting is a systematic method for determining a passing score on an exam. It is a formal process that involves establishing a performance standard, such as a passing score. The goal is to identify a score that reflects the performance...
Call for Subject Matter Experts: Item Writing and Reviewing
Item writing and reviewing are essential components of the exam development process that involves subject matter experts (SMEs) writing and reviewing test questions or items for future use on the Art Therapy Credentials Board Exam (ATCBE®). These...
Changes to Inactive Status Beginning June 2024
Notice: Reinstatement of Inactive Credentials Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, all inactive credentials will have one year (July 1 – June 30) to complete the reinstatement process and restore the credential to active status. Reinstatement...
ATCB’s Shift to Self-Management: Organization Restructuring
A major shift is underway for the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) as we transition from external management to self-management. Our Board of Directors and special committees are committed to building a new headquarters and enhancing ATCB's...
A message from the President
Dear Colleague, In 2023, the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) shifted from employing a management company for its operations and affairs to self-management. The Board of Directors and various special committees are diligently constructing new...
ATCB℠ Transitions & Updates: Exam, Education, and Application Changes
Updated: July 2024 Board Examination Updates Starting at 12:00am EST on January 1, 2025, an updated content outline for the Art Therapy Credentials Board Exam (ATCBE®) will take effect. This new outline derives from the latest job analysis...
ATCB℠ Seeking 100 Candidates for January 2025 Exam
In 2025, the Art Therapy Credentials Board Exam (ATCBE®) will introduce a new examination content outline based on the latest job analysis conducted in 2022. This update necessitates a standard-setting process to establish the exam's cut score. To...
Subject Matter Experts
Updated February 2025 Being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a professional service opportunity. SME participation provides a unique experience to work with a diverse group of passionate professionals and contribute to continued excellence in art...
March 2024 Updates and Reminders
MyATCB℠ Portal Updates Updates for Board Certified Registered Art Therapist℠ (ATR-BC®) Credential Holders The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) has separated the ATR℠ and BC into distinct management portals: The annual renewal application is...
Changes in MyATCB℠ portals
The content on this page refers to the previous MyATCB℠ system that is no longer in use. While you may be able to access the login page for the old system, any information submitted through links will not be connected to the current system. For...
Reinstatement of Inactive Credentials Update
Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, all inactive credentials will have one year (July 1 – June 30) to complete the reinstatement process and restore the credential to active status. Reinstatement Fee: Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST,...
Retirement of Credentials Ending
Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) will discontinue the retirement of credentials. Credential holders who wish to use an ATCB℠ credential to practice art therapy must maintain an active credential....
Important Changes to Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) Applications
Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) will discontinue the current Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) application process. As of July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, individuals must first obtain Provisional...