“ Hello, I'm a journalism student at Medill and want to write an in-depth piece on art therapy for my magazine feature for class. I was hoping to spend some time with a family taking advantage of therapy. If anyone is willing to help please respond! ”

“ Artist needing to gain insight into the world of Art Therapy, as I begin my new career path. Art has always been active in my world, now, I want to learn how to transition from the Trades" to full time college! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want help people with music ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I will be earning my Masters in Art Therapy in August and then starting the PsyD program Fall 2007. I would love to make connections with others interested in and a part of the field. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I wanna keep my painting work. ”

“ I would like to grow into the community. ”

“ I want local Art Therapy Meetups because I'm a student at SAIC studying art therapy. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just finished my schooling for mental health counseling and will take the NCE test this October (bad timing on my part with signing up for the test). ”

“ I am an undergrad at U of I (Champaign-Urbana) studying psychology. I have planned for a long time to go in to the field of Art Therapy for graduate school. I am set on this, and am wanting meet those already engaged and get a head start. ”

“ I'm currently pursuing my MA Psych in Art Therapy in Seattle, but am from Chicago originally and may be looking for intership/ future meeting opportunities! In exchange, I'd be happy to share my Northwest experiences with art therapy... ”

“ I am interested in these meetups because I planning on relocating to the Chicagoland area. I am an art therapist and I am interseted in forming a network with local art therapists. ”

“ I am a senior undergraduate student at Loyola University and will be graduating in May with degrees in Psychology and Studio Art. Currently, I am looking for an art therapy intership for my final semester. ”

“ I want local Art Therapy Meetups because I have alot of anxieties and bottled up feelings I need to express in some type of art form. My little sister has cancer, and its up to me to help with her treatments, doc visits, ect. It can be stressful. ”

“ I am an Art Therapist living in Evanston who works with all ages and disorders. I am always interested in meeting others in the field. ”

“ I come from Slovakia, got MA in psychology & worked as an Adolescent Counselor in VA. I'm artist as well, just moved to Chicago & I'm currently looking into possibilities to work as an art therapist...malamila@hotmail.com ”

“ Hi guys, I am not sure if you guys are still meeting up, but anyways, I will be graduating in October with a Master's in Art Therapy from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. I just ended my internship and looking for more people to network w ”

“ I have a Masters in Art Therapy and use art therapy regularly in my work. I would like to meet other art therapists and artists. ”

“ I'm a recent ATH grad and was happy to find this group. Since it no longer has an organizer, email addresses and message boards have been blocked. Contact me with your address if you are interested in getting together. maferriter@netscape.net ”

“ Hello I want to start a new career in Art Therapy. I have an MS in Psychology and a Bachelors in Fine Art. I have been a preschool teacher for 20 some years. I would like to meet other people in Art Therapy. ”