AATA Conference 2017

AATA Conference 2017
"Art Therapy: Traversing Landscapes of Heart & Mind"
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nov 8th-12th

Lorelei Veronin, ATR-Provisional (from San Antonio) presented on Building Resilience in Military Dependent Children

The conference was held at the convention center, right on historic Route 66

The All-Texas meetup was a great chance to connect with our fellow art therapists and meet new colleagues.

Carolyn Mehlomakulu at Gretchen Miller's book signing. Carolyn contributed some thoughts about her blog to Gretchen's new book about art therapy and social media.

Dia de Los Muertos memorial at the conference.

Multicultural quilt for sale

Artwork at the Open Studio

Artwork at the Open Studio

Prints by Peter Buotte at the Open Studio

Prints created by Peter Buotte and a follow art therapist/veteran in the Open Studio. Prints were later gifted to veterans at an art gallery event.

Sigal Govrin painting a star of hope to be sent to Sutherland Springs.

Stars of hope collected for Sutherland Springs

Artwork by Carolyn Mehlomakulu at the Open Studio

Collaborative dream catcher art piece in the Open Studio - anyone was invited to add an element.

Artwork by Peter Buotte - a sketch of Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi done during the keynote (and then signed by Dr. Csikszentmihalyi).