Porter’s Plumb and Level: Where Innovation Meets Artistry
by Madison Nelson The time I spent in the Historic Deerfield Summer Fellowship Program through a Continuing Education Scholarship from the Decorative Arts Trust changed the lenses through which I view history. Deerfield Fellows gain knowledge and perspectives from...
2025 Prize for Excellence and Innovation Awarded to The Digital Porcelain Rooms Project
The Decorative Arts Trust is thrilled to announce that the 2025 Prize for Excellence and Innovation will be awarded to The Digital Porcelain Rooms Project, a collaboration between the Custard Institute for Spanish Art and Culture at Southern Methodist University’s...
Parallax: Minah Kim’s Exhibition at The Clay Studio
by Julia Yun In summer 2025, I was thrilled to be selected as the IDEAL Intern at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to working with Jennifer Zwilling and Trinity Dubois on preparations for the organization’s projects around the 250th anniversary of...
Augusta Freeman’s Baptismal Font and Other Discoveries in Chicago
by Isla Stewart Attending the Victorian Society in America’s Chicago Summer School program included architectural walking tours, in-class lectures, private house and museum tours, and numerous unique experiences (figures 1 and 2). The organizers filled the...
Exploring Vermont’s Material Culture in the Champlain Valley
Beyond Vermont’s rolling green hills lies a distinct and influential material culture with standout decorative arts, architecture, and design. Decorative Arts Trust members explored the Lake Champlain region’s history through the study of its built environment and...
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.