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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 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. |  Read All About It! Canadian Made Did you know the winter version of the Newsletter features our annual Holiday Gift Guide? Check it out! We are proud to showcase makers, designers and artists from across Canada. Sign up to receive The Newsletter here.
Image Credit: Robert Pauly |  CSDA/CCAD Newsletter Editor No Longer Accepting Applications Thank you to everyone who applied for this part time position. We are impressed by the quality of each submission and will be sure to announce the successful candidate soon! |
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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! |