Kentucky Art Therapy Association
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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:
  • Provide professional development support to art therapists in Kentucky
  • Develop public awareness for the practice of art therapy
  • Advocate for the advancement of the profession of art therapy
  • Positively promote the profession of art therapy


Current Board Members

President 
Marybeth Orton
President Elect 
​Chelcia Nemec
President Emeritus 
Jennifer Murphy
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Secretary 
McKenzie Rich
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Alternate Delegate
Rhonda Fessel 
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Treasurer 
Erica Adams 
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Student Representatives 
​Bella Kern, University of Louisville
​Felice Salmon, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
​Alexandra Stewart, University of Louisville


Delegate 
Amber Bruce 
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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

​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. 
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Meeting Minutes
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  • Home
  • About
    • Licensure Information
  • A Special Tribute to Vija Lusebrink
  • Donate
  • Upcoming Events
    • 2025 Symposium
  • Membership
    • Member Benefits
    • Member Resources
    • Intervention Exchange
  • Contact