08/03/2026
We're excited to share that planning is officially underway for the 2027 KYATA Symposium, and we'll soon be opening our Call for Presenters!
Symposium Dates: May 21–22, 2027
�Location: Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center
Whether you've presented before or have been thinking about sharing your work for the first time, we encourage you to consider submitting a proposal. One of the things that makes our symposium so special is learning from one another and showcasing the incredible work being done by art therapists across Kentucky and beyond.
�With the AATA Annual Conference coming to Louisville in November 2027, this is also a great opportunity to try out a presentation, receive feedback from colleagues, and build confidence before presenting on the national stage.
This year, we're looking for presentations in the following formats:
Friday, May 21 – Ethics CE Workshops
* One (1) 6-hour ethics workshop or
* Two (2) 3-hour ethics workshops
* Each workshop will provide 6 and 3 ethics CE hours, respectively. .
Saturday, May 22 – General CE Sessions
* Four (4) presentations
* Each presentation will be 90 minutes and provide 1.5 CE hours.
As a thank-you, selected presenters will receive discounted symposium registration:
* Single Day Registration: $35
* Full Symposium Registration: $60
Presenter proposals open on August 10, 2026, and will remain open through November 13, 2026.
Now is the perfect time to start thinking about ideas you'd like to share. We welcome presentations on clinical practice, research, supervision, education, advocacy, ethics, creative interventions, community work, or any topic that will help strengthen and inspire our art therapy community.
