by The Trust | Sep 9, 2026
Historic Preservation and Decorative Arts in Chicago’s Many Historic Spaces by Fiona Owens As I move forward with my education and career, my experience at the Victorian Society in America Chicago Summer School has strengthened my understanding of the depth of...
by The Trust | Sep 4, 2026
Developing Neoclassicism in Mexico by Rebecca Yuste In 1791, the Valencian sculptor Manuel Tolsá arrived in Mexico City, bringing with him books, instruments, and over 60 crates of plaster casts (figures 1 and 2) destined for the newly founded Royal Academy of San...
by The Trust | Sep 1, 2026
Read Summer 2026 Magazine Articles Online Enjoy these articles from the Summer 2026 issue of The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust, which included a special Semiquincentannial section dedicated to exhibitions in the Philadelphia region focused on the Revolutionary...
by The Trust | Aug 26, 2026
Summer Sojourn to Canada: Exploring Montreal and Quebec City A July 2026 Sojourn led us to Quebec to delve into the region’s material culture history tracing from early inhabitants to New France to Modern artistry. Experts in the field, as you will see below, welcomed...
by The Trust | Aug 10, 2026
Remembering Jonathan L. Fairbanks We were saddened to learn of the loss of Jonathan L. Fairbanks, the President of the Decorative Arts Trust’s Board of Governors from 1989 through 2008. Fairbanks was a Renaissance man who grew up in a family of artists. After...
by The Trust | Aug 7, 2026
Needlework at the Turn of the Century: Technology’s Effects on 1880s–1900s Labor and Practices by Anna Flinchbaugh Thanks to a generous Research Grant from the Decorative Arts Trust, I was able to complete two study trips in support of my dissertation at the...
by The Trust | Aug 3, 2026
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...
by The Trust | Jul 31, 2026
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...
