ABOUT THE TRUST
The mission of the Decorative Arts Trust, a non-profit organization, is to promote and foster the appreciation and study of the decorative arts. We achieve our mission through:
- The exchange of information through domestic and international programming;
- Collaborations and partnerships with museums and preservation organizations; and
- Underwriting internships, research grants, and scholarships for graduate students and young professionals.
Our members live throughout the country, have diverse interests, and enjoy a compelling list of benefits.
To support our mission, the Trust offers:
- Symposia
- Study Trips Abroad
- The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust with articles about current events, exhibitions, books, and new research
- Grants, scholarships, and internships for graduate students and young professionals through the Emerging Scholars Program
- Financial assistance for research, exhibitions, and publications through the Dean Failey Fund