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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 now in...
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...
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 Board...
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. This...
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...
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...