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Our global community needs YOU! Become a member and enrich IEATA with your unique experience, perspective, and background. Membership is open to anyone who is bringing the expressive arts into the world for growth, healing, communication, and collaborative learning.

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Experience, share & grow as an IEATA member

Why join IEATA? Here are just a few reasons! (Note that specific benefits vary based on membership tier — check out all of the options further down the page.)

Member events

From Creative Imaginings to Monthly Membership Gatherings, we always have something on the calendar!

Regional groups

Want to connect with IEATA® members near you? Join a regional group or start a new one in your area.

Book club

Read meaningful publications from the field and share insights during our monthly international book club.

Member spotlights

As a member, you can become eligible for nomination as a Member Spotlight and inspire fellow expressive arts practitioners. View the latest Spotlight HERE!

Open forums

Attend an open forum to share your experience and foster discussion with fellow IEATA® members. View the latest recorded event HERE!

Leadership opportunities

Join an IEATA® committee and help us shape not only our organization but also the wider profession.

International conferences

Attend IEATA®’s conferences. We’ve hosted over 15 international conferences to date!

Professional credentials

Become a Professional member and apply for our REAT® or REACE® credential.

Social action

Become a Creative Wellness Service Initiative (CWSI) guide and make a difference through the expressive arts!

Member gatherings

Explore diverse themes, participate in intimate group sharing, connect with a global community, and embrace the journey of creativity!

Zoom Loom

Through this initiative, IEATA® aims to highlight the vibrant, expressive arts community and the humanity we share.

IEATA membership at a glance

45+

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

940+

IEATA MEMBERS

54%

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Flexible & equitable membership options

IEATA is committed to making membership equitable, no matter where you reside. Fees are structured according to Category I and Category II/III of the Human Development Index. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

What's my country's HDI category?

Supporting

Category 1: $45 per year
Category 2/3: $15 per year

I enjoy expressive arts and want to be part of an international expressive arts community.

Online Community Profile
Member Directory
View Current IEATA Quarterly Newsletter
Join a Regional Group
Participate in IEATA Activities, attend Open Forums, View current Member Spotlights
IEATA Intl. Conference Discount

General

Category 1: $70 per year
Category 2/3: $20 per year

I’m active in expressive arts but am not currently working professionally

Have all of the Supporting membership benefits plus…
Access to past Member Spotlights and Open Forum Recordings

Professional

Category 1: $95 per year
Category 2/3: $30 per year

I’m currently working professionally in the field as an expressive arts therapist, consultant/educator or artist.

Have all the General membership benefits plus…
Option to be listed in the public Professional Services Directory
20% Discount on advertising in the IEATA Newsletter
Capability to be nominated for the Member Spotlight or Host an Open Forum

Student

Category 1: $45 per year
Category 2/3: $10 per year

I’m a student or intern (copy of student ID required)

Have all the Professional Member benefits plus…
Discount on yearly membership fees

REAT/REACE

Category 1: $135 per year
Category 2/3: $70 per year

I have applied and have been approved through IEATA as a REAT® and/or REACE® and am paying for my professional membership along with my credential fee,

Have all of the Professional Member benefits plus…
Option to be listed on a public online REAT® Supervisor Directory
Access to expressive & creatives arts therapy subscription

Expressive & Creative Arts Organizations

Category 1: $400 per year
Category 2/3: $140 per year

I am a creative & expressive arts related organization or simply want to support the expressive arts.

Listing of your organization on IEATA’s Educational Resources web page
Listing in our online public Professional Education Training Directory
Join the IEATA Member’s Network and share upcoming events
One Complimentary Professional Membership
20% discount for 2 members of your organization to our bi-annual conference
Receive the IEATA Newsletter and an opportunity to share your own articles
Receive 20% off any advertising in our Members-Only Newsletter

Advertising Organizations

For Profit:

Category 1: $50 per year
Category 2/3: $20 per year

For Non-Profit:

Category 1: $40 per year
Category 2/3: $15 per year

I am a creative & expressive arts related organization that wants to advertise in the IEATA online public Professional Education Training Directory

What members love about IEATA

“Intermodal arts are a universal language and therefore all inclusive, not only to include the diversity of our humanity, but a multi-modal doorway into the many layers of each of us.”

Maria Gonzalez-Blue, MA, REAT®, REACE®

“Being part of the IEATA community is an integral part of my growth and development in my chosen profession. I meet and learn from wonderful, dedicated Expressive Arts practitioners, have many resources at my fingertips, and can always reach out with a question. Working on and attending IEATA conferences has been a joyous part of my journey.”

Susan Paul Johnson, PhD, REACE®

“Intermodal Expressive Arts is a path towards a culturally inclusive, accessible, and neurodiverse future.”

Reji Mathew, PhD, LCSW, REAT®

“I am so honored to be a part of the global community which is IEATA. The ability to be connected through this organization worldwide a feels exciting and energizing! Intermodal Expressive Arts is a beautiful way of engaging our innate creative selves in a wholistic way. IEATA supports and enlivens my involvement in this field.”

Betsy Funk, LCSW, LIMHP, MPA, REAT®

“Intermodal expressive arts means weaving together various art forms to breathe life into the emotions captured in a single moment. It is personal, profound, and evocative, a celebration of how emotions can be felt and shared.”

Heidi LaPorte, DSW, MSW

FAQs about joining IEATA

What do membership fees support?

As a nonprofit organization, IEATA relies on membership fees to continue operating. Our committees, activities, and outreach are all volunteer-led, with minimal paid administrative support. Membership fees allow us to host international conferences, maintain our membership software, and more.

Ultimately, membership fees go toward our mission of bringing the arts into the world for growth, healing, communication and collaborative learning.

What if I can't afford membership?

IEATA is committed to equitable access, especially as an international organization that is keenly aware of the varying socioeconomic pressures faced by our members in different countries. Our membership is priced according to the Human Development Index, with members from Category I countries paying a higher rate than those from Category II and III.

However, no matter where you reside, you will not be turned away due to inability to pay. If you cannot afford membership, please reach out to us so that we can accommodate you.

Do I have to be a REAT® or REACE® to join?

No. We welcome anyone who is interested in the power of expressive arts! Many of our members do pursue REAT® or REACE® registration, but it is not a requirement by any means.

How do I join IEATA?

It’s easy! Please view this page and then continue to the online membership application form.

Have more questions? Check out our full FAQ page or contact us.

Ready to join your expressive arts community? We’re eager to welcome you.

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