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 | Jun 1, 2026
2026 Research Grant Recipients Congratulations to the 16 graduate students who received the 2026 Decorative Arts Trust Research Grants: Jessie Alperin, PhD student, University of Chicago, René Lalique’s jewelry as sculptural experience (The Marie Zimmermann Grant)...
by The Trust | May 29, 2026
Six Recipients Receive 2026 Publishing Grants by Emily Serpico The Decorative Arts Trust is thrilled to announce the six recipients of our 2026 Publishing Grants. The Anchorage Museum in Anchorage, AK; the Museum of Old Newbury in Newburyport, MA; the New Bedford...
by The Trust | Apr 17, 2026
Thomas Wu Joins Decorative Arts Trust Staff The Decorative Arts Trust welcomes Thomas Wu as the new Educational Programs Coordinator. Thomas will support Manager of Educational Programs Catherine Carlisle in organizing the Trust’s Symposia, Sojourns, and special...
by The Trust | Mar 3, 2026
Read Winter 2025–26 Magazine Articles Online Enjoy these select articles from the Winter 2025–26 issue of The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust! Although the printed magazine is only sent to our members, these online versions are now available on our website:...
by The Trust | Jan 30, 2026
Carpenter, Maner, Riley, and Shepherd Join Board of Governors The Decorative Arts Trust welcomes Litchfield Carpenter, Forbes Maner, Daniel E. Riley, and Deborah F. Shepherd to the Board of Governors. Litchfield Carpenter of Savannah, GA, is a native of...
by The Trust | Dec 18, 2025
Free Collecting250 Educator Guides Available for the Semiquincentennial The Decorative Arts Trust is excited to announce the publication of four complimentary educator guides related to Collecting250, a free, public resource that commemorates the United States...
by The Trust | Dec 8, 2025
2026 Failey Grants Awarded to Nine Institutions The Decorative Arts Trust is pleased to offer support through Dean F. Failey Grants to nine outstanding projects in the material culture field, a record number of grantees for this impactful program. The Trust received...
