About the Show                                              

This show spotlights the creative work of art therapists, their identities as both artist and therapist, and their engagement in personal and professional reflection through art. Many people in our community often are unaware of their options regarding finding effective help and support during life's challenges. This show will promote the art therapy field and its resources in our community, as well as emphasize the presence and humanity of the professionals here to help. The show will be juried and will be held at:

Saint Louis Pubic Library
Schlafly Branch
225 North Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63108

October 1st thru October 31st, 2018

Show Schedule                                                 

Submission Dealine
  • Sunday, August 19th, 2018 at 11:59pm
  • Accepted Artists Notification
  • Sunday, Sept 2nd, 2018 by email
Drop Off of Accepted Works
  • Sunday, September 30th, 2018, 12pm-6pm in the Shaw Neighborhood
  • Monday, October 1st, 2018, 9am-5pm at the Schlafly library branch
Opening Reception
  • Saturday, October 6th, 2018, 3pm-5pm
​Art Pick-Up
  • Tuesday, October 30th, 2018, 5pm-9pm
  • Wednesday, October 31st, 2018, 9am-7pm
*Pick up for both days will be at the Schlafly library branch.

Submission Guidelines                                       

Eligibility and Entry Fee
Professional art therapist in the greater St. Louis area are encouraged to submit their own original artwork. Entry fees are as follows:
  • MATA Members $15
  • Non-MATA Members $30
Entry fee may be paid by using the PayPal button below or by mailing a personal check to MATA to:
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Katie Veys
3662 Wilmington Ave
St. Louis, Missouri 63316
Entry Fees
Artwork Specifications
  • artwork must be created between 2016-2018
  • limit (3) entries per person
  • any media or technique (no installation or video)
  • 2D works must be framed and ready to hang, or have an otherwise pre-approved presentation (no sawtooth hangers, please). Unframed gallery wrapped canvasses are acceptable.
  • 3D works must be 15" x 15" x 15" or smaller. These will be displayed in locked, glass cases
  • All artwork will be Not For Sale, but for insurance purposes, please include the value of the artwork. The library has limited insurance, so please note that in the case of an incident, the library may not be able to cover the full expense. MATA is not responsible for lost or damaged art.
Artwork will be judged in an anonymous presentation and the only information provided to the juror will be artwork, title, year, media, dimensions, and statement. The criteria for selection is the art piece's demonstration of art as healing, its advocacy for the field, and its ability to work in the library space.

How to Submit                                                         

  • Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "MATA Art Show entry"
  • In the email, include your name, email address, phone number, and the type of population you serve
  • Include each artwork's title, medium, dimensions, statement (not to exceed 100 words), and the value of the artwork
  • Attach a JPEG image. File size for each JPEG/JPG cannot exceed 500KB and should be named as such: ArtistsName_ArtworkTitle_Dimensions.jpg.

CECs                                                                          

For ATR-BC credential, 10 CECs are credited per acceptance in a juried art exhibition. The show postcard will include your name, juror's name, and dates.
​Please keep the postcard for your records.

About the Juror                                                         

Nick Martin is currently working as a substance abuse counselor in Swansea, Illinois. Nick graduated with an MFA in Studio Arts from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. He paints and researches contemporary art when he is not working, playing with his cats, or spending time with his wife, Ashlea Gernand, an artist and Art Therapist.
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