Exploring Maine’s Mount Desert Island
Decorative Arts Trust members enjoyed a long-awaited trip to Maine’s renowned summer getaway, Mount Desert Island (MDI), in July 2022. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned by MDI residents Hornor Davis (a Governor on the Decorative Arts Trust’s Board)...
The Country Houses of Ireland’s North and Border Counties
In May, Decorative Arts Trust members were finally able to experience Northern Ireland and the northern counties of the Republic of Ireland, during a twice-postponed Study Trip Abroad. These tours of impressive country houses, charming historic homes, and...
Kentucky 3.0: Symposium Explores Lexington, Louisville, Frankfort, Paris, and Georgetown
The Decorative Arts Trust was thrilled to finally make it to Kentucky for our Spring Symposium! Planning for the Decorative Arts Trust’s Symposium in Kentucky began in February 2019, and at that time we assumed we would host this event in spring of 2020....
Discovering Seville, Córdoba, Granada, Madrid, and More in Southern Spain
The Decorative Arts Trust hosted the Andalucía: Discovering Southern Spain Study Trip Abroad from March 4 through 13, 2022. This trip examined southern Spain's fascinating blend of Mediterranean cultures through the powerful legacy of centuries of Moorish...
Prize Celebration and Young Lecturers at 2022 Antiques Forum
For us, as for many of our colleagues, the last pre-pandemic hurrah we remember was Colonial Williamsburg’s Antiques Forum in late February 2020. After participating in a virtual Forum in 2021, we were excited to see “our people” in person again at...
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.