Coalition for queer creative arts therapies
Thank you to those who submitted proposals for our 2025 Virtual Symposiums:
Expressing Pride (6/21) and Emerging Scholars (6/28)
We will be in touch soon!
Welcome
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning friend, we extend a warm welcome to you. We're committed to fostering a thriving community that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment. As you explore our website, you'll discover a wealth of resources, events, and initiatives designed to support and uplift our community. We believe that each person's unique experiences and perspectives contribute to the rich tapestry of our collective journey. We encourage you to engage, connect, and actively participate in shaping our shared future. Your voice is an essential part of the positive change we strive to create together. We invite you to explore our diverse range of events, resources, and engagement opportunities. Together, let's create a queer(er) world of healing justice!
Learn More
Established in 2020, the Coalition for Queer Creative Arts Therapies is a dynamic organization dedicated to mobilizing and empowering queer and ally students and practitioners who collaborate with the LGBTQIA+ community in their work as creative arts therapists. We are passionate about promoting inclusive and affirming practices, fostering cultural humility, and ensuring equitable representation within the creative arts therapy milieu.
What We do
Networking & Resource Sharing
We provide a platform for queer or ally students and practitioners to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships within the creative arts therapy community. Through networking events and online forums, we foster a supportive network that spans across different disciplines and geographical locations. The Coalition serves as a hub for resources, materials and referrals related to queer-affirming creative arts therapies. We are committed to staying updated on the latest advancements in the field and making this information easily accessible.
LGBTQIA+ Creative Arts Therapies Continuing Education
We recognize the importance of ongoing education and professional development. We organize an annual free virtual symposium, Expressing Pride, that focuses exclusively on queer-affirming arts therapies theories, practices, ethics, and considerations across differences when working with(in) the LGBTQIA+ community. These educational opportunities help our members enhance their skills and stay informed about the latest research and therapeutic approaches.
Volunteer
Join our incredible team of symposium volunteers by filling out the Google Form below.
Donate
Please consider donating to support our mission and projects. Donations are prioritized to go to our presenters, ensure our CE-eligible sessions are free, and any additional costs needed so we can continue offering our programs for free! Thank you!
Stay Connected
Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or as an ally, are a student or professional in the creative arts therapy field, we invite you to join the Coalition for Queer Creative Arts Therapies and gain access to a supportive network, valuable resources, and professional opportunities for collaboration.
Subscribe to our mailing list, follow our Instagram, and join the Facebook Forum to stay updated on the latest news, events, and resources.
Land Acknowledgement
While we have volunteers across Turtle Island, the Coalition respectfully acknowledges that we are based in the lands of the Coahuiltecan, Jumanos, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), and Tonkawa.
We acknowledge the enduring and compounded impact of colonization, racism, displacement, and disenfranchisement that continues to impact the ways of life for Indigenous communities. We honor and support the resilience of Indigenous Peoples and value their historic, present day, and future stewardship.
See which land you are on: https://native-land.ca/