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Who We Are

The CSDA/CCAD makes decorative arts and design accessible to all people through education, events, community partnerships, and volunteer opportunities.

The Canadian Society of Decorative Arts/ Cercle canadien des arts décoratifs (CSDA/CCAD) is a Canadian charitable organization founded in 1981 by the generous support of the McDonald Stewart Foundation. CSDA/CCAD offers the decorative arts community a platform to connect with fellow enthusiasts, collectors, professionals, and students, all of whom share a passion for and promote the rich diversity of material culture and design. We host and promote local and national events that include online and in-person presentations by makers, collectors and decorative arts experts, luncheons, panel discussions, symposiums, and tours of private collections.

Special member rates available to Canadians and beyond. Join and explore the numerous essays and critical reviews featured in our acclaimed magazine, Ornamentum, and discover intriguing perspectives on both historical and contemporary decorative arts and design. Express your creative and intellectual interests while fostering professional relationships and forming new friendships.

CSDA/CCAD is dedicated to a policy of diversity, equity, and inclusion.



ANNUAL REPORTS

Click to download CSDA/CCAD reports from the past five fiscal years.

2024-2025 Annual Report

2023-2024 Annual Report

2022-2023 Annual Report

2021-2022 Annual Report

2020-2021 Annual Report 


The Canadian Society of Decorative Arts primarily operates out of Tkaronto/Toronto, Ontario. We recognize that the city is situated on the traditional territory and unceded lands of the Anishnaabe, Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, and Mississaugas of the Credit.

The Canadian Society of Decorative Arts/ Cercle canadien des arts décoratifs was formed, with the generous support of the Macdonald Stewart Foundation, to provide a forum for all those interested in the decorative arts.
© 1981 - 2025 Canadian Society of Decorative Arts / Cercle canadien des arts décoratifs

(Reg. Charitable # 886343391RR0001) 

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