The Decorative Arts Trust promotes awareness, encourages appreciation, and champions the study of the decorative arts and material culture through educational programs, communications, and grantmaking.
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Collecting250
The Decorative Arts Trust commemorates the United States Semiquincentennial with a celebration of 250 historic objects from across the country. This interactive online resource features objects from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, submitted by over 140 American institutions. Free educator guides are available, with lesson ideas for teaching art and history through objects.
FROM THE MAGAZINE
FEATURED VIDEO
From Stuff to Story: Uncovering Boston’s Past Through Material Culture
Joe Bagley, City Archaeologist and Director of Archaeology at the City of Boston Archaeology Program, presented the Jonathan L. Fairbanks Lecture, From Stuff to Story: Uncovering Boston’s Past Through Material Culture at the Decorative Arts Trust Fall 2026 Symposium in Boston, MA.
IN THE BULLETIN
Events in the Field Online Calendar
Find in-person and virtual lectures, conferences, symposia, and panel discussions from around the globe on the Decorative Arts Trust’s Events in the Field calendar.
ON INSTAGRAM
ON INSTAGRAM
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS EMERGING SCHOLARS PROGRAM AND PRIZE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS UPCOMING TRIPS, LECTURES, AND PROGRAMS
ONLINE LEARNING RESEARCH FROM THE FIELD, EXHIBITIONS, BOOK REVIEWS, VIDEOS, AND PUZZLES
BULLETIN CURRENT REPORTS AND HAPPENINGS