Exploring England’s Enchanting West Country
The lush rolling countryside of England’s southwestern reaches were the subject of the Decorative Arts Trust’s May and June 2024 Study Trips Abroad, with explorations of country houses, museums, and galleries in Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall, and beyond....
Inaugural Publishing Grants Announced
The Decorative Arts Trust is thrilled to announce the four recipients of the inaugural round of Publishing Grant funding. The Hispanic Society Museum and Library; The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens; and the Philadelphia Museum of Art received...
Pre-Raphaelite Women Artists and Textiles
by Isabella Galdone Thanks to a Decorative Arts Trust Research Grant, I conducted object-based research for a PhD dissertation project juxtaposing the work of women Pre-Raphaelites and their associates with contemporary textiles made, altered, or manipulated by...
Singing the Praises of Nashville’s Decorative Arts: An Enjoyable Symposium in the Music City
Nashville may be known for its long-standing influence in the music industry, but did you know that Middle Tennessee also boasts a deep and varied history of decorative art traditions? During the Decorative Arts Trust’s Spring 2024 Symposium, members delved into the...
2024 Research Grant Recipients
After celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Research Grants program in 2023, the Decorative Arts Trust was able to increase the range of grant amounts from $1,000 up to $2,000 and the total budget from $15,000 to $20,000 in 2024. The Trust congratulates these 14...
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.