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THE ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
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CSDA/CCAD Sundays Presents The Expert Series Join us for a special online lecture in our CSDA Sundays Series, moderated by Julie Riches. Coins, Cards, and Counterstamps: The Currency of Nouvelle France (1608–1763) with Andrew Winger Sunday, Oct. 5th @ 3PM ET. Register here. Not sure you can attend live? We've got you covered! A video recording of this presentation will be made available to all those who reserve/purchase tickets. A detailed session description and speaker biography can be found here. This session is sponsored by Heritage Auctions. Image: "Le Chameau" Shipwreck Gold, Louis d'Or, courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
The Newsletter - Fall 2025 Read the latest edition! Our Fall 2025 newsletter is out now and available here. Read the first interview with Dr. Rachel Gotlieb in our new 'Curator's Corner' series. This edition of the newsletter includes upcoming events, updates from our magazine, Ornamentum, announcements and reading lists related to the decorative arts in Canada, and more! Image: Tree of Life Cut-Out Chintz Quilt, Probably Wiscasset, Maine, 1925–1935, Cotton, 96 x 90 in., Gift of Cyril Irwin Nelson in honor of Elizabeth V. Warren and Sharon L. Eisenstat, 2001.33.2 | 
Ornamentum Online
See the new Web Exclusive Learn more about the inspiration and creative process behind Tanya Besedin's ceramic works of art. Access the full Artist Profile here. Check back to read interviews with Canadian artists, makers and designers. There's always something to discover over at ornamentum.ca. Not yet a subscriber of Ornamentum magazine-- What are you waiting for? Sign up today and receive the upcoming F/W 2025 issue. Details coming soon! Ornamentum magazine is the only magazine dedicated to design and decorative arts in Canada. Image: 'Silent Conversation,' porcelain sculpture. Photo courtesy of the artist. |
ORNAMENTUM: CSDA/CCAD's AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE |
On newsstands across Canada until November 30, 2025 | Ornamentum is Canada’s preeminent publication dedicated to exploring and cultivating the aesthetics of the everyday. Written for a broad readership, this award-winning magazine highlights creative design and craftsmanship in both historical and contemporary work. Get your copy today! THE CRAFT OF CRAFT The Spring/Summer 2025 issue highlights the training, processes, and circumstances of handicraft—the craft of craft. Articles explore how traditional crafts often emerge from necessity and evolve into cultural symbols—such as Canadian hooked rugs—and offer a rich look at how process shapes both objects and their makers. A profile of historical costumer Kelly Arlene Grant highlights the pleasures of rediscovering lost activities and finding community while connecting to the past. Writer John Leroux spotlights the the 1970s Opus craft village in New Brunswick, while Isolda Gavidia examines the impact of education and training in her institutional history of the École des beaux-arts de Québec. Learn More Digital Issue Print Issue Subscription
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ABOUT CSDA/CCAD The Canadian Society of Decorative Arts/Cercle canadien des arts décoratifs is a national nonprofit that promotes decorative art and design in Canada, through guest lectures, special events, and publications. We're a diverse community, ranging from artists and makers, to experts and enthusiasts. | BECOME A MEMBER Take advantage of benefits including special member discounts, artist’s talks, opportunities for exposure through our newsletter and social media, and behind-the-scenes access to institutional and private collections that are not available to the general public. All are welcome! | NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP Learn about upcoming exhibitions, hear from artists about their craft, and stay updated on all the latest decorative arts news from Canada and around the world! |