Become a Member

Interested in joining the Canadian Art Therapy Association?
Submit your application for membership with CATA-ACAT.


Please visit our membership types page first for detailed descriptions on which membership best suits you.


First-time applicants may apply for the below three membership types:

Associate membership

Professionals in fields other than art therapy who are interested in and supportive of art therapy as a profession.

$75/year

Membership Types

Student membership

Students who are enrolled in a graduate art therapy program and other students who are interested in art therapy.

$45/year

Professional membership

Professional art therapists who have completed an art therapy postgraduate training that meets the education standards of CATA-ACAT.

$160/year

Apply now

Professional Membership is the first step to becoming a Registered Canadian Art Therapist (RCAT) and Registered Canadian Art Therapist - Supervisor (RCAT-S).

Existing Student Members who have graduated need to email their transcript or diploma to admin@canadianarttherapy.org to become a professional member.