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Who We Are
The Kentucky Art Therapy Association (KYATA) is an organization whose main purpose is to serve it’s members. We are an official affiliate chapter of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) with specific focus on art therapy in Kentucky. Members of KYATA and AATA work together to support the professional development and advancement of the field of art therapy. |
Our Goals
KYATA is an affiliate chapter of the American Art Therapy Association. Our purpose is to:
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Current Board Members
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President
Marybeth Orton |
President Elect
Chelcia Nemec |
President Emeritus
Jennifer Murphy |
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Secretary
McKenzie Rich Alternate Delegate
Rhonda Fessel |
Treasurer
Erica Adams Student Representatives
Bella Kern, University of Louisville Felice Salmon, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Alexandra Stewart, University of Louisville |
Delegate
Amber Bruce |
Up for election November 2025:
President Elect
Secretary
Delegate
2026:
Treasurer
Alternate Delegate
If you are interested in joining our board please contact us and we will share information regarding each role of our volunteer board
Secretary
Delegate
2026:
Treasurer
Alternate Delegate
If you are interested in joining our board please contact us and we will share information regarding each role of our volunteer board
Board Meetings
Our board meets approximately every two months. We now maintain virtual participation options as well as in-person participation. Volunteers are always welcome to participate in committees in conjunction with the board.
Members may access the virtual events using the KYATA Zoom Meeting ID, which can be found either within sent invitations to the events or on the Member’s Only section of this website. To see a schedule of upcoming board meetings, click here.
Members may access the virtual events using the KYATA Zoom Meeting ID, which can be found either within sent invitations to the events or on the Member’s Only section of this website. To see a schedule of upcoming board meetings, click here.
Meeting Minutes
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| 2025-02-22_meeting_minutes.docx |