Latest ATCB News
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 health...
Final Call to be a Subject Matter Expert for ATCB Exam 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 Examination (ATCB...
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 Examination (ATCB Exam) will take effect. This new outline derives from the latest job...
ATCB Seeking 100 Candidates for January 2025 Exam
In 2025, the Art Therapy Credentials Board Examination (ATCB Exam) 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...
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...