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
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
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.