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The 2009 Ieata Conference program will include more than 40 concurrent presentations and workshops - you can be one of them!

IEATA is accepting proposals to present at its 8th International Conference. In particular we are seeking expressive arts therapists and educators, consultants, expressive artists and others to offer workshops and presentations. 

We are particularly interested in proposals that address the interdisciplinary use of the arts in therapy and social change, and the interface between expressive therapy and social transformation. We will examine the role of the arts for social change within individual relationships, families and communities, and as a bridge among diverse communities.

In keeping with our theme, Expressive Arts inSocial Acition: Peace-ing Our World Together, proposals should focus on the transformative power of the arts for:

• Breaking down cultural barriers and misperceptions

• Encouraging community participation and growth

• Providing opportunities for empowerment and social change/healing

• Promoting social justice locally and internationally

General Guidelines

Proposals will ONLY be accepted via email. Hardcopy proposals will NOT be accepted. The deadline for proposal submission is Friday, September 26, 2008 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Due to space and time limitations, preference will be given to new material that adds to the body of knowledge in the field of expressive arts therapy. When two presentations of equal value and quality are accepted by the blind review committee, the Conference Committee will lean in favor of the presenter not already represented at the conference. Please prepare your presentation proposal with this in mind.

Presenters pay regular conference registration fees.

Proposal Submission Procedure

Please e-mail three Word documents to our Program Committee at 09conference@ieata.org

Please title your documents with your name.

(1)  Proposal Form

(2)  Resume(s) of Presenter(s) for CEU qualification purposes (3 pg. max.) Please include a copy of the resume(s) in a separate Word document.

(3)  Program Title, Description, Learning Objectives and Abstract – PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON THESE DOCUMENTS

Please include a copy of the following in a separate Word document: (Do not include presenter names)

____   Presentation Title: (10 words max.)

____   Presentation Description: (100 word maximum for conference brochure)

____    Describe three learning objectives as related to the expressive arts, counseling, therapeutic approaches, education, professional development. (100 word max.)

____   Presentation Abstract and References: Please create your proposal abstract/description and reference list in a Word file using APA Style of Writing (5th Edition). You can have as many citations as you need. Only the citations that are referenced in the (600 word max.) abstract are to be included in the reference list.

All proposals will be blind reviewed.  Acceptance will be based on creativity, clarity and organization of content and process, and relevance to conference theme and expressive arts field.  Program submissions should be limited to two per person, excluding poster session presentations.

Please contact our proposal committee by email at 09conference@ieata.org for additional questions.

Proposal Checklist (3 attachments – please send Word documents):

____  Proposal Form: including a Brief Biography of Presenter(s) (50 words max.)

Under separate cover:
____  Resume(s) of Presenter(s) for CEU qualification purposes (3 pg. max.)

Under separate cover:
____   Presentation Title: (10 words max.)

____   Presentation Description: (100 word maximum for conference brochure)

____   Describe three learning objectives as related to the expressive arts, counseling, therapeutic approaches, education, professional development. (100 word max.)

____   Presentation Abstract and References: (600 word max. and references) Please create your proposal abstract/description and reference list in a Word file using APA Style of Writing (5th Edition). You can have as many citations as you need. Only the citations that are referenced in the abstract are to be included in the reference list.

Special Considerations

Obtain Release Forms. If you are using artwork or images (other than your own) in your presentation, you MUST obtain the appropriate releases BEFORE submitting your proposal. It is your responsibility and obligation to obtain any required releases.

Audience Size. Determine the limit to the number of people who could participate in the session for it to be a successful learning experience for the audience.

Audio/Visual Requirements. Determine if you will need a Power Point projector, VCR or CD/DVD for your presentation.

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