The 40th Annual American Art Therapy Association Conference, Inspiring Frontiers for the Next Generation in Art Therapy, will take you down South—to Dallas, Texas! Join us as we make our way to the city that challenges you to “Live Large. Think Big.” – rather fitting as we make our way to new frontiers of creative arts therapies.
This year’s conference will take place Nov. 18-22 at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel, in the heart of the Dallas Arts District—surrounded by attractions such as the Dallas Museum of Art, the Meyerson Symphony Hall, the Dallas World Aquarium, the West End Historic District and the Nasher Sculpture Center.
But the real inspiration will be in our great speakers and sessions. The opening ceremony will be a celebration of the past 40 years, recognizing past presidents, HLMs and highlights from past conferences.
This year our keynote speaker will be Pamela Tanner Boll, artist and co-executive producer of the Academy Award winning film “Born into Brothels: The Kids of Calcutta’s Red Light District.” Pamela also directed the documentary “Who Does She Think She Is?” – a film that explores the lives of five female artists and their choice NOT to choose between their creative work and their personal lives. To learn more about her documentary, visit www.whodoesshethinksheis.net.
Papers, panels, workshops, digital poster sessions, performance art, focus groups, videos and advanced practice courses will focus on where we go from here - inspiring new challenges and techniques for providing art therapy services.
And don’t forget the Night on the Town, an AATA Conference tradition! Experience the South in style at Billy Bob’s Texas – the world’s largest honky tonk. From Texas smoked barbeque to bull riding, this is one event you won’t want to miss!
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