Community*

Collaborations - Collective Activities

Art Therapy Research Community Network

The Art Therapy Research Strategic Plan and Community site that provides interactive mechanisms to build an art therapy research community.

Developed by Nancy Gerber, Ph.D, ATR-BC, Theresa Van Lith, Ph.D, ATR-BC, AThR, and Madeline Centracchio, MS, ATR-P, LPC-A

American Art Therapy Association - (AATA)
Neuroscience Shared Interest Group

The American Art Therapy Association has promoted the organization of shared interest groups within its membership which provide members with a forum to exchange ideas, resources, and meaningful networking opportunities. Available to AATA members, the Art Therapy & Neuroscience forum is intended to share collective knowledge and probe less chartered terrain through collaborative discussion that serves to inform, advance, and enliven art therapy theory, practice, and research.

Social Media

Art Therapy & Neuroscience

A private Facebook group for expanding and amplifying the conversation, sharing resources, highlighting research, promoting events and conferences, and seeking information.

Collective Conversations

At the beginning of 2026, Juliet and Kerry caught up with Dr. Nancy Gerber and Dr. Theresa Van Lith, co-founders of the Art Therapy Research Community Network. They discuss current research concerns within the Art Therapy profession and opportunities for collaboration and participation.

*Work in Progress....

Upcoming & Potential Future Projects

EDUCATION

WEBINAR TBD

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Projects Undergoing

Proposed for Consideration