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Credential changes, updates and reminders
Changes to Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) Requirements Effective 12:00 AM EST on July 1, 2024, all new Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) applicants must be ATR-P® in good standing and meet the registration standards. The Art Therapy Credentials...
Call for Art 2023
Have your work seen by our 10,000+ readers and art therapists from around the world! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work and connect with a new audience to elevate your incredible talent! All artwork submitted must be original and...
Summer 2023 Message from the President
Message from the President Welcome, all credential holders, new and renewed! On behalf of the Board, I am proud to present the Summer 2023 Newsletter. This is an exciting newsletter to share, and I hope it helps inform of the changes underway at...
2022 Updates and Reminders
Dear Credential Holders, In preparation for the anticipated changes in the NCCA accreditation standards and the upcoming job analysis, the Art Therapy Credentials Board® of Directors has updated policies and practices. Below are changes that will...
Clarification from the Art Therapy Credentials Board
This statement is intended to provide clarification regarding our renewal and recertification processes. The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) renewal and recertification season and function have not changed. The credential year has...
Reinstating ATR-P®, ATR℠ and ATCS℠ Credentials
NOTICE: 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: The reinstatement fee is $250,...
ATCB℠ updates and exciting changes
Dear Credential Holders, The last year and a half have been a tumultuous time for the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠), the country, and the world. Few things have not been disrupted, and most things have changed in many ways. We apologize for...
What is Art Therapy?
What is Art Therapy?"Each time I disclose my credentials, the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) enhances my credibility with clients." - Abigail Bliss, ATR-BC® Art therapy uses art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork as a...