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WHAT'S NEXT Join us for our Marian Bradshaw Lecture on Canadian Quilts and Their Makers with Lisa Binkley.
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Summer Newsletter Out Now Read all about it! Check your inbox lately? Our summer issue landed and it's full of the latest news in the decorative arts! Read about hot topics in fashion, including the Miu Miu Literary Club, Mirror Mannequins by Samar Hejazi, and a showcase of Indigenous design at the Textile Museum of Canada. Be sure to check out our highlights of Canadian and international exhibitions, riveting reading recommendations like The New Dress Detective by Ingrid E. Mida, and our always exciting hidden gems segment! Visit our newsletter page here. Image: Jolie Ngo, Table Lamp in Cherry Blossoms and Himalayan Salt, 2025. Image Courtesy: Gardiner Museum. |
BOD 2026-2028 Seeking expressions of interest Ready to make a difference? Join our board--where our ongoing mission is to support the work of artists, creators, and cultural professionals alike. Expressions of interest should be received no later than July 15, 2026. Contact info@csda-ccad.org to learn how you can help shape the future of this non-profit organization. CSDA/CCAD values diverse skills and fresh perspectives. Current director bios here. Image: Habitat Chair, Designed by Jerry Adamson (1937-2020). Image courtesy of Royal Ontario Museum. |  Ornamentum Online Découvrez notre dernier article Notre dernier article de fond se penche sur la nouvelle présentation permanente de la collection d'arts décoratifs et de design du Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal. Lisez l'article complet de Bruno Andrus ici. Revenez nous rendre visite pour découvrir des interviews d'artistes, d'artisans et de designer canadien sur ornamentum.ca. Image: Doucet-Saito, Louise Doucet Saito, Née à Montréal en 1938, Satoshi Saito, Né à Tokyo en 1935, vase, 1976, Grès émaillé, 40 x 28,5 x 20,9 cm. 2020.229. Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, don de Claude et Monique Doucet Bruneau. Photo MBAM. |
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ORNAMENTUM: CSDA/CCAD's AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE 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. |
On newsstands across Canada until November 2026 | POISONS & INTOXICANTS The Spring/Summer 2026 issue explores some of the materials, objects, approaches, perspectives, and impacts of toxins and intemperance on Canada's decorative arts. This issue opens with the 2025 John Fleming Award-winning article, "Threads of Resistance," by Alyssa Nolan, which examines quilt codes believed to have been used to communicate to those escaping slavery on the Underground Railroad. The history of poison in production and practice inform articles by Erika Range, Isolda Gavidia, and Timothy Greening, all of whom work with national collections. Readers will also learn about two material effects of sobriety and snuffing in articles by Ross Fox and Anthony Wu. Closing out this issue's theme is Rashana Youtzy's exhibition review of We Have The Cure, a remarkable body of work by Nigerian-Canadian artist Kosisochukwu Nnebe. 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! |