The Canadian Society of Decorative Arts/Cercle canadien des arts décoratifs

Our Vision: To enhance the importance of decorative arts and design in Canada

Our mandate as an organization is to:

• Promote a broader awareness and appreciation of the decorative arts in Canada
  
• Provide an educational forum for the decorative arts through programming and publications
• Foster a community through membership and social events
• Inspire and promote excellence in the field of decorative arts

The Canadian Society of Decorative Arts/ Cercle canadien des arts décoratifs is a national non-profit organization (Registered Charitable Organization No. 886343391RR0001). Founded in 1980 with the generous support of the MacDonald Stewart Foundation, it is governed by an Executive Committee and Honorary Council.

CSDA/CCAD is governed by a board of directors elected from its membership, with an appropriate structure of standing and special committees. There is a Chair, President, Vice-President, Treasurer and a Secretary. In addition to regular meetings on a national and provincial level, there is an Annual Meeting at which Society affairs, policy, and programmes are discussed by the membership.