The article reports on the first international scientific and practical conference on ecological art therapy. The conference has an interdisciplinary character and reflects active development of the ecological direction in art therapy in its close connection with the ecology movement ecotherapy, ecopsychology, environmental education (education for sustainable development) and “green” art. The report reflects the current state and development objectives of this innovative approach, which has significant potential for preserving health of the population, developing ecological culture and ecological awareness in close connection with the problem of preserving well-being of the environment.