International Art Therapy Organization [IATO] Group
Welcome to the International Art Therapy Organization [IATO] and our global community!
Art has the potential to change lives and often in profound ways. When words are not enough, we turn to images and symbols to tell our stories. And in telling our stories through art, we can find a path to health and wellness, emotional reparation, recovery, and ultimately, transformation.
Join our dialogue and meet others from around the world who have a passion for the field of art therapy, therapeutic art making, and art for health, wellness, and social transformation, share resources and research, and learn more about how art is changing lives, every day and everywhere. Contribute to the discussion board, post events, photos, and videos, and become part of a network that includes creative individuals from every continent.
IATO: Who We Are
One World: Art therapy, therapeutic art making, and art for health and social transformation cross borders, whether the borders are cultural, political, or personal. We believe in the universal potential of art to enhance and improve lives, of the creative process to effect positive change, and of image making to tell people’s stories when words are not enough.
Many Visions: There are many visions for how art changes lives and the potential of the creative process to restore and repair. We believe in the inherent diversity in how people use art making as a health-giving, transformative practice and the many perspectives that guide this belief.
Working Together: We’re all in this together. We believe that opportunities that encourage networking and collaboration, rather than hierarchy or chain of command, allow everyone to make a difference, have a voice, and contribute in a meaningful way.
Inclusive: Inclusive communities create, build, grow, and sustain vision. We believe in the spirit of an inclusive community and its power to make a real difference.
Sustainable: Rather than reinvent the wheel, we use existing technologies where possible to provide forums, discussion boards, distance learning, communication, and social networking to maintain a sustainable, low-cost organization. We also believe that art can make a real difference in the sustainability of our planet through serving others in need, enhancing health, and transforming the lives of people around the world.
Who We Are Not
IATO is not an accrediting body; you should refer to the national organization in your country for information on regulations and credentials. In some countries and locations, the practice of art therapy is regulated or defined by governments, agencies, or institutions.
One world, many visions...working together to create an inclusive and sustainable future for art therapy.
Welcome to the International Art Therapy Organization [IATO] and our global community!
Art has the potential to change lives and often in profound ways. When words are not enough, we turn to images and symbols to tell our stories. And in telling our stories through art, we can find a path to health and wellness, emotional reparation, recovery, and ultimately, transformation.
Join our dialogue and meet others from around the world who have a passion for the field of art therapy, therapeutic...
