ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE – 11 MARCH 2025
EARLY REGISTRATION FEE DEADLINE – 13 MAY 2025
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HOST PODCASTU PMS – Po mateřských stopách – NOVINKY.CZ – 12.2.2025
Anděla Kubátová, a dance therapist, dance lecturer, and choreographer, appeared on the Czech podcast PMS – Po mateřských stopách.
Dance-movement therapy is not about dance steps but about connecting with your body and emotions. How can movement help manage stress, motherhood, or the postpartum period?
Please note that the podcast is available only in Czech. The festival program will be in English and translated between Czech and English.
HOST RADIOŽURNÁLU – ČESKÝ ROZHLAS – 9.2.2025
Marie Beníčková, music therapist and president of the World Art Therapy Festival (WATF), appeared on Czech Radio’s Host Radiožurnálu.
What can we expect at the World Art Therapy Festival? Listen to the full interview.
Please note that it is available only in Czech. The festival program itself will be in English and will be translated between Czech and English.
DOBRÉ RÁNO – ČT2 – 9.1.2025
Marie Beníčková, president of the World Art Therapy Festival (WATF), and Eva Hegarová, member of the Scientific Committee of WATF, appeared on Czech Television’s Dobré ráno – díl Proměny.
In three segments (40th minute, 1:25, and 2:11), they discussed music and art therapy, relaxation techniques, and methods featured in the upcoming World Art Therapy Festival 2025, showcasing the impact of artistic therapies on well-being.
We warmly invite participants to view the TV program; however, please note that it is available only in Czech. The festival program itself will be in English and will be translated between Czech and English.
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:
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- Interpersonal Relationships and Communication
- Self-Development, Self-Awareness, and Self-Confidence
- Stress, Burnout, Relaxation, and Releasing Tension
- The Present Moment and Virtuality
- 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

Giorgos Tsiris

Hanna Nöthig

Val Huet

Mimmu Rankanen

Susanne Bender

Elizabeth Coombes

Samuel Gracida

Sibylle Cseri

Marie Beníčková

Vivian Chan

Main Topics
The Main topics section of the Art Therapy Festival highlights the key themes and discussions shaping the field of art therapy today.
Attendees can explore a diverse range of subjects:

Interpersonal Relationships and Communication

Self-Development, Self-Awareness & Self-Confidence

Stress, Burnout, Relaxation, and Releasing Tension

The Present Moment and Virtuality

Psychosomatics
Call for Abstracts
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- Interpersonal Relationships and Communication
- Self-Development, Self-Discovery, and Self-Confidence
- Stress, Burnout, Relaxation, and Release
- The Present Moment and Virtual Reality
- Psychosomatics
- Research, Clinical Applications, Education, Publications
- Art Therapy and Family
- Art Therapy in Various Cultural Contexts
- Methods, Innovative Approaches, and the Future of Art Therapy
- Ethical Issues in the Therapeutic Process
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The festival will be translated between English and Czech to ensure accessibility for all participants.
Festival bude tlumočen mezi angličtinou a češtinou, aby byl dostupný pro všechny účastníky.