Every item showcased above has been highlighted in an event hosted by the CSDA/CCAD. Members enjoy access to both past and upcoming presentations, receive our award-winning magazine, Ornamentum, and so much more. Join our community of decorative arts and design lovers today!
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CSDA-CCAD Fundraising Auction
 Image Credit: David Lloyd Blackwood (Canadian, 1941-2022), Uncle Elias Feltham’s House on Bragg’s Island, 1984. |
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YP&C Online Lecture Victorian Picture Frames in Canada: Stylistic and Institutional Histories This YP&C online lecture will feature the research of Eric Birkle on the historical frames collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario. Visit for here more details. Frame Image: French. Louis XV Revival-style Frame, 1800s. Overall: 54.6 x 45.1 cm. Art Gallery of Ontario. Gift of an anonymous collector, 1997. Photo © AGO. 97/1026 |
Ornamentum Lecture Series Stepping Out of a Painting: A Look at Historical Costuming Please join us as Kelly Arlene Grant takes us into the world of living history and the skilled practitioners who make it come to life. Registration available here. Image courtesy of Kelly Arlene Grant. |  New Feature Article Unpacking a Cassone by Madison Clyburn In case you missed it, the original article appears in the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of Ornamentum magazine. The interactive feature article entitled Unpacking a Cassone: Scented Home Goods in Early Modern Italy, is now available on ornamentum.ca Fig. 3. Titian (1488/90-1576), Venus of Urbino, 1538; oil on canvas, 119 x 156cm. Uffizi Gallery. Photo: Google Arts & Culture. |
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ORNAMENTUM: CSDA/CCAD's AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE |
On newsstands across Canada until May 31 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! ACTIVATING THE SENSES The Fall/Winter 2024 issue explores the decorative arts beyond their static façade, as dynamic objects that intervene with human senses and the environment. Articles offer thoughtful reflections on how materials, the making process, or use enliven decorative arts. 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! |