Call for papers for 2011 VATA conference

[Carol Ann]

Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Eastern Virginia Medical School,
Norfolk, VA

The Virginia Art Therapy Association is holding its annual conference
in Norfolk. This year’s theme will highlight practical and effective
art therapy processes, materials, approaches, and techniques used by
Virginia Art Therapists. This day-long conference is designed to
highlight the positive impact of art therapy in clinical practice
inVirginia through education and networking.

This year, The Art Therapy Program at Eastern Virginia Medical Center
located in Norfolk is providing space to hold the conference and a
keynote speaker to kick off the event.

I. Submission Guidelines for Presentations or Workshops.

For the afternoon sessions, VATA is seeking submission for a 90 minute
Presentation or Workshop.

Each submission should focus on the topic of art therapy. The format
can be either a paper presentation with Powerpoint or other visual
aids or a hands-on workshop with a practical or experiential
component. Each presenter should allow time for Q and A with the
audience.

For the Networking session, VATA is seeking submissions for Posters
Presentations to be display easily on easels or as handouts around the
room or in the hallway as well as applications for table displays from
art therapy providers and/or programs.

II. Submission Process
Please find a downloadable form on the VATA website or blog for
submissions. www.vaarttherapy.org www.vaarttherapy.wordpress.com

IV. Compensation for Presenters
The paper or workshop presenters chosen will be exempt from paying
registration fees. All accepted poster presenters will be offered a
highly discounted registration rates (TBD). Private practitioners or
community service providers with table displays are required to
register at full prices.
Submission deadline: July 1, 2011


Send via email to: vaartt...@gmail.com (All correspondence will be
via email)