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THE ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
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WHAT'S NEXT / WHAT'S NEW |
CSDA/CCAD Sundays Presents The Expert Series Join us for another fascinating online presentation in our CSDA Sundays Series, hosted by Lindsay Shaddy! Victorian Jewellery with Dr. Dorothea Burstyn Sunday, Sept. 14th @ 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. Image: Snake ring similar to one given by Prince Albert to Queen Victoria. |
Annual Members' Meeting Mark your calendars! Join fellow members of CSDA/CCAD for this year's Annual Members' Meeting being held virtually. We'll review the past year's activities including a review of finances and committee reports, learn about the election of the Board of Directors and meet the 2025 John Fleming Award winner! Thursday, Sept. 11th @ 7PM ET *This is a member only event. Advance registration is required.* A Zoom link with joining instructions will be sent to you upon registration. Access details through the Members' Portal. |
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. Image: "Le Chameau" Shipwreck Gold, Louis d'Or, courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
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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AT-A-GLANCE |
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! |