Country Houses and Collections in Scotland
Our bespoke Scotland programs have been so popular that we were excited to return for two more sold-out tours in June 2026! The Study Trip Abroad, titled Scotland: Country Houses, Craftsmanship, and Collections, showcased under-appreciated and private sites as well as...
Handwork: Handcrafted Objects that Made America
Handwork: Handcrafted Objects that Made America (Monacelli, a Phaidon Company, 2026) is a visually stunning celebration of America’s spirit through ordinary, surprising, and overlooked handcrafted objects spanning more than 250 years. The volume is the official book...
Functional Fashions: Designing for Disability with Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman
by Natalie E. Wright Walking into the Kent State University Museum or the attached School of Fashion Design and Merchandising, it is hard to miss the many references to Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman—on a clock leading into the building, in the entryway, in...
From Storage to Display: Conserving a 17th-Century Leather Jerkin
by Ned Lazaro Thanks to a generous Dean F. Failey Grant from the Decorative Arts Trust, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (the Wadsworth) in Hartford, CT, has conserved and prepared for display a rare, 17th-century leather jerkin, or buff coat. Made from animal...
In the Footsteps of Presidents: Sojourn in Virginia and D.C. Explores Influential Sites
During our May 2026 Sojourn titled The Politics of Taste: The Presidential Houses of Virginia and Washington, Trust members gathered to examine how key figures of the early Republic made design choices to project ideals of leadership, diplomacy, and a national...
About The Decorative Arts Trust Bulletin
Formerly known as the "blog,” the Bulletin features new research and scholarship, travelogues, book reviews, and museum and gallery exhibitions. The Bulletin complements The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust, our biannual members publication.