Art Therapy NY

12/31/2024

#2025

12/21/2024

12/13/2024

Calling ALL New York State residents!!

The Licensed Creative Arts Therapists (LCAT) Medicaid bill is on the governor's desk as of yesterday morning -- she has until Dec 24th to sign or veto it.

Please reach out to the governor and ask that she sign this critical piece of legislation that will enable LCATs to be reimbursed for Medicaid.

At this time while LCATs provide very valuable services, we are unable to support some of the most vulnerable populations as we do not have the ability to be reimbursed.

Many are working very hard on this -- but at this moment it is unclear on whether the governor will sign.

WE NEED EVERYONE'S HELP TO GET THIS BILL OVER THE FINISH LINE.

Please take 5 minutes & call the governor's office -- ask everyone you know who lives/works in NY to call too!

Step 1 - call 518-474-8390 (office hrs are 9am-5pm)

Step 2 - when you reach a person, say this:

Hello, my name is ____ and I am a: (choose 1-2) Licensed Creative Arts Therapist / licensed professional (MD, LCSW, NP, etc) / 1199 member (or other union) / concerned constituent, calling from __(city/county)__. I am calling to ask Governor Hochul to improve access to much-needed behavioral health care in NY by signing A9018 into law. Thank you.”

Step 3 - forward this email to at least 20 people who live in NY -- they do NOT need to be LCATs to call.

I know making calls is no one's favorite, but we can ALL do hard things!
GO GO GO!

DM me or email the lcatadvocacy@gmail.com with any questions.

THANK YOU!

12/09/2024

, please sign A9018/S8715 into law ASAP! This bill, sponsored by Assemblymember & will improve access to mental health and substance use disorder care in New York.

12/05/2024

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to reflect, let go and bring in - for the new year. Join me in using artmaking and other creative processes for this reflective, fun and creative workshop at the Pelham Art Center on Sunday January 5th, 1 - 3pm
Details in the link below. Questions, reach out!

In this workshop participants will use art materials, journaling, and the creation of simple poems. They will begin by reflecting upon the year that has ended and all that they want to let go. The focus will then shift to what can be envisioned for the new year. There will be time for internal explo...

11/10/2024

CALLING ALL LCATs:
DEADLINE EXTENDED BY ONE WEEK TO NOVEMBER 22nd!

Hope you will apply to this exciting Art Exhibition opportunity and:
> Connect with other LCATs, as part of our ever growing LCAT Community
> Have your art shown in a Chelsea Gallery
> Be seen by collectors who might otherwise never have access to your work
> Build your art and professional resume with this show
> Be considered for an artist talk and/or participation in a panel discussion to educated the public on art and art therapy
> Attend an opening and/or closing with family, friends, colleagues - a great networking opportunity - and a good time!
> Obtain CEUs through NYATA (if you need them, not a requirement)
> Just by applying, you will be contributing to a fundraiser for the LCAT Advocacy Coalition and helping efforts to advocate for legislative change in Albany

DETAILS:
The LCAT Community Exhibition Committee is excited to announce the call for artists for Beneath the Surface, a juried exhibition of artwork by New York Licensed Creative Arts Therapists open to all LCATs and limited permit holders.

The exhibition will be hosted by Pictor Gallery and run from January 11, 2025 to January 18, 2025.
Continuing education credits will be available and provided by NYATA (an additional fee may be required for non-NYATA members).
The show will be juried by Victoria J. Fry and Kim Altomare.

The call for entries is open until November 15, 2024 at this link: https://tinyurl.com/4x38b7sx and / or you can use the QR code in the image below to apply
The entry fee is $35 for up to three pieces, $5 for each additional piece up to five total.
Entree fee, other than expenses, will be donated to the LCAT Advocacy Coalition.
No commission is taken on your sold artwork and all are encouraged to donate a small portion of sales to the LCAT Advocacy Coalition.

Please direct any questions to thelcatcec@gmail.com.

We also invite members of the community to volunteer with us.
We will need lots of help at the gallery before, during, and after the exhibition and would love to meet you! Sign up for a volunteer shift.

Thank you.

Linda Turner
Member, LCAT CEC Planning Committee

11/03/2024

GM LCAT Community!!

There is less than 2 weeks left to apply to this exciting Art Exhibition opportunity to:
> Have your art shown in a Chelsea Gallery
> Be seen by collectors who might otherwise never have access to your work
> Build your art and professional resume with this show
> Be considered for an artist talk and/or participation in a panel discussion to educated the public on art and art therapy
> Attend an opening and/or closing with family, friends, colleagues - a great networking opportunity - and a good time!
> Obtain CEUs through NYATA (if you need them, not a requirement)
> Be contributing to a fundraiser for the LCAT Advocacy Coalition to help us advocate in Albany

DETAILS:
The LCAT Community Exhibition Committee is excited to announce the call for artists for Beneath the Surface, a juried exhibition of artwork by New York Licensed Creative Arts Therapists open to all LCATs and limited permit holders.

The exhibition will be hosted by Pictor Gallery and run from January 11, 2025 to January 18, 2025.
Continuing education credits will be available and provided by NYATA (an additional fee may be required for non-NYATA members).
The show will be juried by Victoria J. Fry and Kim Altomare.
The call for entries is open until November 15, 2024 at this link: https://tinyurl.com/4x38b7sx. You can also use the QR code in the photo.
The entry fee is $35 for up to three pieces, $5 for each additional piece up to five total.
Entree fee, other than expenses, will be donated to the LCAT Advocacy Coalition.
No commission is taken on your sold artwork and all are encouraged to donate a small portion of sales to the LCAT Advocacy Coalition.

Please direct any questions to thelcatcec@gmail.com.

We also invite members of the community to volunteer with us.
We will need lots of help at the gallery before, during, and after the exhibition and would love to meet you!
Sign up for a volunteer shift.

Thank you.

Linda Turner
Member, LCAT CEC Planning Committee

10/22/2024

The LCAT Community Exhibition Committee is excited to announce the call for artists for Beneath the Surface, a juried exhibition of artwork by New York Licensed Creative Arts Therapists open to all LCATs and limited permit holders. The exhibition will be hosted by Pictor Gallery and run from January 11, 2025 to January 18, 2025. Continuing education credits will be available and provided by NYATA (an additional fee may be required for non-NYATA members).The show will be juried by Victoria J. Fry and Kim Altomare.

The call for entries is open until November 15, 2024 at this link: https://tinyurl.com/4x38b7sx. The entry fee is $35 for up to three pieces, $5 for each additional piece up to five total. A portion of the entry fees will be donated to the LCAT Advocacy Coalition. Artists may sell their work and are encouraged to donate a portion of the sales to the LCAT Advocacy Coalition.

Please direct any questions to thelcatcec@gmail.com.

We also invite members of the community to volunteer with us. We will need lots of help at the gallery before, during, and after the exhibition and would love to meet you! Sign up here for a volunteer shift.

10/15/2024

Submissions for the LCAT Community art show Beneath the Surface are now open! Submit your work here through November 15 and please share with your LCAT and CAT LP networks.

More details about the show:
* Exhibition will take place January 11-18, 2025 at Pictor Gallery in Chelsea || Opening reception January 11
* Jurors: Kim Altomare and Victoria J Fry
* Theme: Exploring what "beneath the surface" means to you as both an artist and art therapist
* Submissions are limited to sculpture and wall-hanging artwork (paintings, photography, etc.). 3-Dimensional work must be able to be displayed on a 21" square pedestal. Wall-hanging art must not exceed 24" (and 6" in depth in the case of a hanging sculpture).
* CEU’s available for those accepted into the show
* A portion of the application fee will be donated to the LCAT Advocacy Coalition

There are more details on the submission Jotform or please reach out to thelcatcec@gmail.com with additional questions.

03/18/2024

Join LCAT AC in Albany on 4/17 to advocate for legislative parity for the Creative Arts Psychotherapies; help to expand access to the underserved NYers during this mental health crisis - and spread the word!

The LCAT Advocacy Coalition will be in Albany on Wednesday April 17th to advocate for our Medicaid and commercial health insurance bills & to promote awareness of the valuable psychotherapy services that LCATs provide to New Yorkers! This event runs from 10am-3pm and will include legislator visits,....