Aims and scope

Art Therapy is the official journal of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) and a leading publication in the field of art therapy. The purpose of the journal is to provide a scholarly forum to advance the understanding of how art therapy and visual art contribute to the treatment, education, development, and enrichment of people. A recognized academic publication for more than thirty years, Art Therapy provides a scholarly forum for diverse points of view on art therapy and strives to present a broad spectrum of ideas in therapy, practice, professional issues and research. Art Therapy is the most prestigious publication in the field and showcases leading research by professional art therapists from around the world.

The opinions, information, statements, views, positions, or contents of any articles or advertisers published in this Journal are those solely of the author, contributor or advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the policies, positions or opinions of the American Art Therapy Association. The American Art Therapy Association makes no warranty or representation concerning the accuracy, truthfulness or completeness of any content published by any author, contributor or advertiser in the Journal.

Peer Review Policy: Art Therapy uses a double anonymized peer review process. It includes initial editor screening for appropriateness of content and quality as well as incorporation of recommendations from a review panel of at least two anonymous referees.

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Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

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