Northern California Art Therapy Association (NorCATA)

NorCATA is approved by the Internal Revenue Services as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that promotes the therapeutic use of art throughout Northern California, public awareness of art therapy, professional development through educational events, workshops, conferences, and more. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent provided by law. NorCATA does not and shall not discriminate, or allow discrimination against any person because of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, physical disability, medical condition, or special needs, in any of its activities or operations. Following the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), NorCATA is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. The Northern California Art Therapy Association (NorCATA) is an affiliate chapter of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA). NorCATA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to:
• Promote the therapeutic use of art throughout Northern California.
• Promote professional development through educational events, workshops, and conferences.
• Promote public awareness of art therapy through instructional presentations to community agencies.
• Foster networking and the development of support groups for art therapists through regional meetings.
• Publish a quarterly newsletter and ongoing interactive forum and blog for active communication with its members.