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About Us

Founded in 1980, and an affiliate chapter of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), the Art Therapy Association of Oklahoma (ATAO) is made up of art therapy professionals, students, and friends. ATAO is dedicated to the continued growth, education, and public awareness of art therapy. We invite you to visit our membership and join us if you are not already a member.

ATAO members throughout the state are working in varied settings, from residential treatment programs to educational settings to private practice. Membership benefits includes the opportunity to participate in retreats and other activities throughout the year.

The Art Therapy Association of Oklahoma (ATAO) is a professional organization for art therapists in Oklahoma, and an affiliate chapter of the American Art Therapy Association. ATAO is founded on the belief that art making is healing and life enhancing; that creativity benefits the human condition; that cultural proficiency is essential when working with children, families, and communities; and that professional integrity and competency is of utmost importance when serving the public. Our mission is to provide a safe place for meaningful connections between people who share an interest in the therapeutic use of art making an creative expression in Oklahoma. Our vision is to engage in the progressive development art therapy and use of expressive therapies in clinical practice. We provide continuing education, training, and workshops with the aim of advancing the field of art therapy and to facilitate networking and collaboration among art therapists, students, and professionals in Oklahoma.

PRESIDENTS WELCOME 2026

Hello and welcome to 2026!
My name is Coretta Harding and I am your new ATAO president for 2025 and 2026.
I hope everyone is well. So, we have made it to another year and this year we have some
changes for the organization.

First, we want to thank Ashley Hunt, Maureen Harvey, and Misty Vekas for their work volunteering as officers for ATAO in 2024 and 2025. This year, we have a new slate of officers ready to keep the work going. We are looking forward to engaging with everyone over the year. In these troubling and stressful times, we want to come together more for support and encouragement in our art therapy community. Our new officers include: Coretta Harding (President), Brittany Dray (President Elect/Social Media Chair), Aimee Bredeson (Secretary/Website Mgr), and Jeannie Russell Roberts (Treasurer). We have already met and are preparing for a fun and engaging year! We have set the dates below for the All Member Meetings. We encourage everyone to attend and consider volunteering for a role in the organization. Together we make this a great organization and community.

I wish everyone a wonderful year ahead and look forward to seeing you all!

~ Coretta Harding,
Oklahoma Art Therapy Association Chapter President

All Member Meeting Dates:

February 17, 8pm (virtual)

April 25, 8:30am (ATAO Spring Conference)

July 14, 8pm (virtual)

November 14, 8pm (ATAO Fall Social)

ATAO 2026 Spring Conference:
Mind and Body Connection and Recovery
will be held April 25, 2026.


2026-27 ATAO Board of Directors

Coretta Harding, Phd, LPC, ATR-BC President/Government Affairs Chair

Brittany Dray, LPC, ATR
President Elect/Social Media Chair

Aimee Bredeson, LPC, ATR, ERYT
Secretary/Website Mgr

Jeannie Russell Roberts, LPC, ATR
Treasurer

Become a Member

The Art Therapy Association of Oklahoma welcomes individuals who wish to become new members. ATAO membership is open to all AATA membership categories

Member Benefits

  • Opportunities for fellowship, networking and art-making

  • Network and collaborate with colleagues and other professionals who share a common vision

  • Occasions for continued learning in the field of art therapy

  • Promote public awareness of the field of art therapy

  • Facilitate the therapeutic use of art in institutional and private setting• Advertise private practice or other art therapy events on our website

  • Support what you believe in - join now and help grow our voice as we create a sustainable, creative and exciting community in Oklahoma!

Cost of Membership

  • An individual who is an ATR or an active professional member of AATA.

    Professional members may vote, hold office, and serve on committees.

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  • An individual who is interested in the therapeutic uses of art. Associate members may not vote or hold office, but may serve on committees with application approval.

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  • An individual who is currently enrolled in art therapy or related coursework. Student members may serve on committees with application approval.

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  • An individual interested in the association's activities and programs.

    Friends may serve on committees with application approval.

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  • A complimentary membership is awarded to long-time members who have retired from their art therapy profession.

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