Help shape our research strategy
We are developing a new research strategy, to be launched in summer 2026. This strategy will help the British Association of Art Therapists and our members advance art therapy research in the UK over the next ten years.
Our strategy will align with our broader strategic priorities and the research strategies and frameworks for allied health professions and psychological professions across the UK.
Share your ideas & help shape the strategy
We want to hear from you—our members—about what matters most to you in art therapy research. Please consider taking time to complete our survey. We estimate this will take around 10-15 minutes depending on how much detail you would like to provide in the open-ended questions.
The survey will close on 28 May 2025 at 5pm.
This survey is the first step in our member consultation process. The insights gathered will help shape a draft strategy, which we’ll share (via our member bulletin and forums) for feedback in autumn 2025.
Online listening events
We will run four national online listening events for members who would like to speak with us before or after completing the survey.
We hope the listening events will encourage members working in Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England to share their views and ideas.
If you can’t attend the listening event for your nation, you’re welcome to join another to share general views. However, please share nation-specific insights only on the designated dates.
Wales: Friday 21 March, 12.30-1.30pm
England: Monday 24 March, 5-6pm
Scotland: Friday 28 March, 12.30-1.30pm
Northern Ireland: Thursday 3 April, 5-6pm