EUROPEAN CONSORTIUM FOR
ARTS THERAPIES EDUCATION
NEWS
Registration for the 2024 ECArTE Conference is now open.
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The conference is hosted by Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, and will take place in three venues in Central Gent.
For information about registration, and any other information you may need please go to the Conference pages.
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Conference Bursary Scheme
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We are offering a Conference Bursary Scheme which aims to support delegates financially in attending the ECArTE conference. There are a limited number of bursaries available, and applications will be assessed based on accessibility and motivation. Applications must be received by the closing date of 13 May.
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The home of Arts Therapies Education in Europe
ECArTE is a consortium of Universities, which was founded in 1991 and currently comprises 33 member institutions from 15 European countries. It is a non profit-making organisation. Its primary purpose is to represent and encourage the development of the Arts Therapies at a European level, in particular courses offering nationally-validated and professionally-recognised education for arts therapists.
The Arts Therapies include art therapy, dance movement therapy, dramatherapy, music therapy and play therapy.
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ABOUT
BENEFITS
We are working towards establishing mutual recognition and compatibility in educational and vocational training for arts therapists within the European Community.