About Us
SATO, the student art therapy organization exists to promote the profession of art therapy, work to advance mental health initiatives in Kansas and nationally. Additionally, SATO serves as a social organization for graduate art therapy students and undergraduate students interested in a career in art therapy. SATO members present at state and national conferences and often have the opportunity to attend international field work.
Membership Benefits
Benefits of membership include networking opportunities within the art therapy profession, rewarding opportunities for outreach and building a sense of community, travel and discounted professional development opportunities. Each SATO group makes it their own!
Projects & Initiatives
Kansas Art Therapy Association Annual Symposia in December 2025,
Discovery Day ESU's Annual Art Therapy Conference in March 2026 Increasing community outreach to promote art therapy and hold therapeutic art activities for the public throughout the year.