Existing Members

If you are an existing IATA member, please click here to create your account.

New Members

If you would like to become an IATA member, you can purchase your membership below.

Membership Benefits

All members receive:

• The IATA Newsletter, published quarterly (Four e-newsletters)
• Access to statewide experts in the field of art therapy
• Open invitation to attend four programs a year (Two free programs and two low cost educational programs)
• Informed advocacy regarding legislative issues
• Eligibility to submit artwork for IATA exhibitions in the Chicagoland area
• Discount on registration fee for annual IATA conference
• Opportunities to present at IATA events
• Invitation to IATA annual business meeting and free luncheon
• Inclusion in the IATA Membership Directory and an invitation to post information in the Referral Directory

Categories and Fees

Professional

Individuals who have completed graduate level educational training in art therapy. Professional members may vote, hold office, and serve on committees. Dues are $35.00 per year.
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Associate

Individuals interested in the therapeutic use of art that supports the mission of IATA. This category is not open to master’s level art therapy program graduates. Associate members may not vote, hold office or serve on committees. Dues are $30.00 per year.
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Student

Individuals who are presently enrolled in graduate level studies of art therapy. A copy of current student I.D. is required. Student members may not vote or hold office, but may serve on committees. Dues are $25.00 per year. Reduced rates are available by participating in the Student Incentive Program.  Student Incentive Program dues are $30.00 for two years, available only unitl Nov. 1st of the year offered by an IATA representative.
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Fellowship

IATA has developed a Fellowship Program for professional art therapists who are experiencing financial hardship. IATA will waive the annual membership dues of qualified applicants in exchange for one year commitment to assist in association actives. This program is not available to students. Contact the Membership Director for more information.

You must be a member of the American Art Therapy Association to be a Professional member of the Illinois Art Therapy Association. Visit www.americanarttherapyassociation.org for more information.