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Good to knowThe date of the DATE was chosen in remembrance of the very first meeting of EFAT's precursor at a conference in Lucca, Italy: The Network of European Art Therapists (NEAT), an informal network began with a lunch meeting of art therapists from 7 European countries on 24th September 2011 and quickly grew to a group of 1-3 art therapists from each of the then 27 EU member states. See also the page about EFAT's history.
The motto for the 5th edition of the D.A.T.E. in 2026 is
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As we prepare for the Day of Art Therapy in Europe (DATE), our goal is to open our doors to the wider public and vividly demonstrate the transformative power of our profession.
To help unify our collective voice across Europe, this year’s motto plays on the English idiom: "Showing one's true colours" which in some other languages has similar equivalents (e.g. “Farbe bekennen” in German). At its core, the theme of finding one’s true colours represents the process of shedding facades, cultivating authenticity, accepting and revealing one’s true nature.
This year’s motto therefore aligns seamlessly with the foundational pillars of our daily practice: self-expression and self-discovery. While the general public often views art making as purely recreational, this year's actions will highlight how art therapy allows to
To help unify our collective voice across Europe, this year’s motto plays on the English idiom: "Showing one's true colours" which in some other languages has similar equivalents (e.g. “Farbe bekennen” in German). At its core, the theme of finding one’s true colours represents the process of shedding facades, cultivating authenticity, accepting and revealing one’s true nature.
This year’s motto therefore aligns seamlessly with the foundational pillars of our daily practice: self-expression and self-discovery. While the general public often views art making as purely recreational, this year's actions will highlight how art therapy allows to
- Bypass intellectual and verbal barriers.
- Safely externalize and navigate complex emotions
- Explore, confront and embrace one’s authentic self, character, and personality.
EFAT provides FREE promotional material to its members for participating in the Day of Art Therapy in Europe.
PLEASE NOTE: While art therapists who are not individual members of EFAT nor members of an organisational member of EFAT can participate in the DATE by planning actions and events, they cannot use EFAT's DATE logo and promo material. This is a benefit and a privilege of EFAT's members.
PLEASE NOTE: While art therapists who are not individual members of EFAT nor members of an organisational member of EFAT can participate in the DATE by planning actions and events, they cannot use EFAT's DATE logo and promo material. This is a benefit and a privilege of EFAT's members.
