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PRESENTERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

WORKSHOPS INCLUDING ALL ART THERAPIES

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PLENARY SESSIONS

Open to all who are interested – including professionals, therapists, coaches, psychologists, educators, as well as students and general public passionate about art therapies!

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What you get from the participation to the Festival

✔  33 sessions including 28 workshops and 35 presentations
✔  Meet 40 experts in the field of art therapy
✔  Professional accreditation from MAUT (MAUT/o/WATF25/01/01/25)
✔ On-site Professional Counseling and Personal Development Services
✔  Welcome drink on 26 September 2025
✔  Coffee breaks & Lunches
✔  Gala evening and Award ceremony on 27 September 2025

Workshop Selection 

On 1 July 2025 all registered participants will receive a questionnaire to select a preferred workshops.
Register as soon as possible – the capacity for workshops is limited.

The International Association of Art Therapies (MAUT) is pleased to invite you to participate in the nomination process for the International Association of Art Therapies Award. Please note that nominations can only be submitted by entities from the Czech Republic.

More information about the nomination can be found here. 

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Welcome letter

Dear Colleagues, Friends, and Art Therapy Enthusiasts, 

It is my great pleasure to invite you to the World Art Therapy Festival, which will be held in Prague from September 26th to 28th, 2025. Organized by the MAUT Association, this exciting event offers a unique opportunity to connect with experts and like-minded individuals from across the globe, united by a shared passion for art therapy and its transformative potential. 

The festival will center around five key themes, designed to foster deep exploration and reflection: 

    1. Interpersonal Relationships and Communication 
    2. Self-Development, Self-Awareness, and Self-Confidence 
    3. Stress, Burnout, Relaxation, and Releasing Tension 
    4. The Present Moment and Virtuality 
    5. Psychosomatics 

Our aim is to create a space for growth, learning, and connection. We warmly welcome professionals from various fields, including art therapists, educators, psychologists, physiotherapists, doctors, and students, as well as members of the general public who are interested in art therapy, mental well-being, and a healthy lifestyle. Families are also encouraged to join, with activities designed to engage participants of all ages. 

Throughout the festival, we will host a diverse range of activities, including workshops, panel discussions, lectures, and creative practice demonstrations. You can expect presentations on innovative approaches, clinical applications of art therapy, ethical considerations, and the integration of art therapy in different cultural contexts. There will be ample opportunities to form new connections, share knowledge, and collaborate on future projects. 

This festival is not only about professional development; it’s also a chance to rejuvenate, with creative spaces for relaxation and energy renewal in an environment designed to support mental well-being. Our accompanying cultural and artistic programs will provide moments of inspiration, with opportunities to engage with the local artistic scene and international trends. 

I look forward to welcoming you to Prague and to this unforgettable celebration of creativity, healing, and connection. 

Warm regards, 

PaedDr. Mgr. Marie Beníčková, Ph.D., DT
President, MAUT Association and WATF 2025

Keynote Speakers

Veronika Kern Sinová

Graduate of the Alternativa Academy in art therapy / School special educator in elementary school and high school

Janka Pappová

Certified music therapist and pedagogical assistant

Kristýna Hlaváčová

School psychologist / Drama therapist / Teacher, guide for children and parents in the forest club / Lecturer of experiential

Eva Hegarová

Art therapist, first degree teacher / Accredited lecturer in art therapy

Dana Kollárová

University teacher / Author of several publications and curricula, pedagogue with many years of experience in primary and elementary art schools

Tomáš Beníček

Art therapist / Dance therapist / Special educator / Accredited lecturer of art therapy and dance-movement therapy

Hemma Gerstl

Dance Therapist, Certified Kestenberg Movement Profiler, Management Consultant, and Operational Director of a leisure park

Giorgos Tsiris

Music therapist / Director of Education, Research and Creative Arts at St. Columba´s Hospice Care / Senior Lecturer in Music Therapy at Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, UK

Hanna Nöthig

Arttherapist (Art Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths College, Univerity London / Berlin Weißensee), Psycho-oncology (WPO), Grief- Counseling (A.i.a.), Supervision in Arttherapy (Berlin, Weißensee)

Val Huet

Art therapist / Co-director of the Oxford College of Arts & Therapies / Honorary President of the International Association for Creative Arts in Education and Therapies

Mimmu Rankanen

Art therapist / Professor of art therapy at the Department of Art, Design and Drama of Oslo Metropolitan University

Susanne Bender

Dance therapist / Team and Individual supervisor / Certified Kestenberg Movement Profiler (KMP)

Elizabeth Coombes

Music therapist / Course Leader Researcher in Music Therapy for Families at the University of South Wales, UK 

Samuel Gracida

Music therapist / Multi-instrumentalist / Business owner and consultant with clinical experience

Sibylle Cseri

Art Therapist / Co-founder and Member of the Spanish Association of Art Therapists, Spanish Federation of Art Therapy, European Federation of Art Therapy

Marie Beníčková

Music therapist / President, MAUT Association and WATF 2025 / Co-founder of the therapeutic school Academie Alternativa, Teva center

Vivian Chan

Music therapist / President of the World Federation of MusicTherapy / Director of Koru Music Psychotherapy and Wellness