
BECOME A
VATA MEMBER
VATA helps art therapists in Virginia
The Virginia Art Therapy Association (VATA) is an affiliate of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA). Membership to the Virginia Chapter is available to art therapy students, art therapy professionals, and community patrons. VATA receives membership dues through AATA and those dues are used by VATA to offers scholarships, CEUs, and more to advance the profession of art therapy in Virginia.​
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We have membership options for any kind of art therapist or art therapist ally!

How a VATA membership can help you:
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Get access to the VATA Member Forum used to advertise job opportunities and promote professional networking
​Discounted CEUs! Get discounted registration fees and early- registration opportunities for CEU events, workshops, and art exhibitions
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Monthly invites to peer supervision*
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Eligibility to apply to VATA scholarships*
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Protect your profession with opportunities to participate in licensure efforts for the LPAT credential in Virginia
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Provide high quality art materials to your clients with 20% off discount at Plaza Art*
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Increase your professional network with opportunities to connect with regional and local colleagues for art making and professional collaboration
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Enhance your resume by running for and holding leadership positions within VATA on the VATA executive board or as a member representative*
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Multiple ways to let your voice be heard:
Voting rights for art therapy initiatives presented by VATA*​
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Participate on a on VATA committee
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Increasing your visibility with free advertisement of art therapy services and/or supervision offerings on our website (via VA Art Therapist Locator) and social media**
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* Community Patron membership not included
Still in school to become an art therapist?
We've got you covered! Our student membership perks are specifically designed to help cover graduate school expenses through scholarships and other financial reimbursement opportunities.
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