We are the Canadian voice of art therapy. Our Mission is to bring together Canadian art therapists and to raise standards and advance the profession. WE BRING TOGETHER CANADIAN ART THERAPISTS 1) To network and connect members 2) To host an annual national convention 3) To support the creation of Provincial chapters 4) To sponsor regional events and workshops WE RAISE STANDARDS AND ADVANCE THE PROFESSION 1) To uphold ethical standards for professional accreditation and designation for art therapists 2) To encourage educational standards for art therapists 3) To publish a tri annual newsletter and a bi annual journal 4) To support and encourage scientific and arts based research 5) To provide public education about the field