Established 2010
Indiana's Professional Association for Art Therapists
IndiATA advances art therapy in Indiana through professional connection, education, advocacy, public understanding, student engagement, and statewide chapter leadership.
Indiana chapter of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA).
Indiana counties
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County designations include whole-county and low-income-population shortage areas. Graduate programs: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College; Herron School of Art + Design at IU Indianapolis; University of Indianapolis.
Sources: HRSA shortage-area data, Oct 26, 2026; CAAHEP program directory, Oct 2026. Indiana boundary: U.S. Census Bureau.
About our role
IndiATA does not provide therapy or match people with individual therapists. We are Indiana's professional association for art therapists.
Understanding the Profession
What Is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a distinct, master's-level mental health profession. It integrates artmaking and creative processes with psychological theory, clinical assessment, and psychotherapy within a therapeutic relationship.
Clinical Practice
Art therapists use specialized graduate education and supervised clinical training to assess needs, establish treatment goals, and work collaboratively with clients through artmaking, images, and meaning-making.
Using art materials within another profession or activity does not, by itself, constitute art therapy.
National art therapy credentials: ATR-P, ATR, ATR-BC, and ATCS are issued by the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). Verify current ATCB credentials.
Learn More About Art TherapyStart Here
What Brings You to IndiATA
Six pathways into Indiana's art therapy community. Choose the one that best matches what you need.
Art Therapist Directory
Search Indiana's statewide directory, verify professional credentials, or find information for art therapists who want to join or update the directory.
Open the DirectoryGrow in Practice
Connect with Indiana colleagues, professional resources, opportunities, statewide initiatives, and professional community.
Explore Students + Prospective StudentsEnter the Field
Explore Indiana graduate art therapy programs, professional preparation, and pathways into the field.
Explore Employers + OrganizationsBuild Partnerships
Connect with IndiATA around workforce development, referrals, employment, professional collaboration, and interdisciplinary relationships.
Explore Legislators + Public OfficialsArt Therapy + Public Policy
Find information about the profession, professional credentials, workforce considerations, and art therapy licensure advocacy in Indiana.
Explore Collaborators + OrganizationsOpportunities
Find or share jobs, exhibitions, research opportunities, presentations, partnerships, calls for participation, and community opportunities relevant to art therapy in Indiana.
ExploreFor Legislators / 2027 Session
Sponsor the Next Art Therapy Licensure Bill
Indiana does not currently issue a profession-specific art therapy license. IndiATA is seeking an author and sponsor, plus coauthors and cosponsors, for the 2027 legislative session.
SB 338 / 2023
47-2SB 338 passed the Indiana Senate 47-2, was referred to House Public Health, and did not become law.
Coming Up
Events + Member Meetings
The calendar identifies board meetings, member meetings, and other events. Participation details are provided in each listing.
- 8Nov 2026
Board Meeting
Sunday, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern
- 13Dec 2026
Board Meeting
Sunday, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern
- 10Jan 2027
Board Meeting
Sunday, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern
- 21Feb 2027
Board Meeting
Sunday, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern
New dates and events are posted on the IndiATA calendar.
Statewide Initiatives
Connect Across Indiana
IndiATA is developing opportunities for regional professional connection and community collaboration across Indiana.
Initiative
Regional Meet-Ups
Local gatherings can strengthen professional relationships, broaden participation, and create ongoing points of connection throughout Indiana.
Start a Regional ConnectionBuilding Now
Creating Space Across Indiana
IndiATA is building a statewide network of practices, studios, workplaces, universities, galleries, museums, community organizations, cultural venues, and other settings that can make room for artmaking, regional gatherings, professional connection, learning, collaboration, visibility, and local initiatives.
Have a Space to Share?