VATA Submission Guidelines for Presentations or Workshops
Please refer to the call notice for length of presentation or type requested. All submissions will be blind reviewed without knowledge of the identity of the author(s).
Note: All submissions pages should be typed double-spaced. Abstracts will be published in a Symposium publication and brochure. For Author page, please specify what contact information may be published with your abstract and submit your consent for publication in both the Symposium publication and the online brochure.
Submission Guidelines for Presentations or Workshops
All submissions, unless indicated differently in the call notice, should be for 60 minute presentations or 90 minute workshops. Each submission should focus on the topic of art therapy and specific to the theme of the conference if indicated. The format can be either a paper presentation with Powerpoint or other visual aids or a hands-on workshop with a practical or experiential component. Each presenter should allow time for Q and A with the audience.
Submission Guidelines for Poster Presentations
Please refer to call notice if Poster Presentations will be part of the conference. Each submission should focus on the topic of art therapy and specific to the theme of the conference if indicated. The format can be either a poster display, copies of papers to disperse or a slideshow. Each presenter should be present during the conference to be available to answer questions and remove any remaining items displayed.
Clinical Networking Table Displays
VATA would like to encourage and facilitate networking of art therapists in Virginia by accepting displays for private practitioners and community agencies. This is an opportunity to spread awareness about your practice and/or to increase referral sources. Please include your mission statement, population served, services offered, and art therapy practice information on a poster board or in a comparable visual display. Pamphlets and business cards will be helpful to have on hand. The displays will be located so people may peruse them throughout the conference day. In order to present, fill out Networking Table Display form or please send your name and organization name via email (submission requirements for presentations do not apply). VATA reserves the right to assess acceptability of any submissions under networking displays and decline any applicants for any reason.
Compensation for Presenters
The paper or workshop presenters chosen will be exempt from paying registration fees. All accepted poster presenters will be offered a highly discounted registration rates (TBD). Private practitioners or community service providers with table displays are required to register at full prices.
Cover page
Title of Presentation: ______________________________________________________
Abstract (limit to 200 words)
Three resource references:
1). __________________________________________________________________
2). __________________________________________________________________
3). __________________________________________________________________
Length and Type of Submission: ___ 60 min ___ 90 min
___ Paper Presentation ___ Workshop/Experiential ___ Poster
___ electronic equipment or electricity needs, please specify _____________________
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3 Goals of the Presentation as measurable outcomes:
1). ___________________________________________________________________
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2). ___________________________________________________________________
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Author Information
To be submitted separately
Author Name (with credentials) ______________________________________________
Affiliation (if any) ________________________________________________________
Contact Info:
Complete mailing address: ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________________
Preferred contact information to be published if different from above:
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Statement of consent for publication (see below note).
I consent to have the submitted information about my presentation and identified contact information published on print and web-based materials.
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Signature Date
Clinical Networking Display Application
Provider Name ___________________________________________________________
Agency or Program________________________________________________________
Contact Info:
Complete mailing address: ________________________________________________________________________
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Email: __________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________________
Preferred contact information to be published if different from above:
________________________________________________________________________
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Statement regarding participation:
I agree pay registration fees to attend the conference whether I participate in trainings or not. I agree to clean up and remove any materials I bring at the end of the conference. I understand that any remaining items will be disposed of.
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Signature Date
