by The Trust | Jan 11, 2018
New Members for the Trust’s Board of Governors The Board of Governors of the Decorative Arts Trust has played a leading role in the development of this organization over the past 40 years, and their leadership ensures its continued success. We have enjoyed the...
by The Trust | Nov 29, 2017
Recent Discoveries for Scottish Furniture One of the enjoyable perks of our line of work is that reminders of past events crop up from time to time. Recent discoveries in the auction and museum world have tied in quite neatly to two sites from the Trust’s...
by The Trust | Nov 28, 2017
Exploring Venice and the Veneto The Decorative Arts Trust’s fall 2018 Study Trip Abroad provided a superb exploration of the Veneto and Venice. Centered in Asolo, Verona, and Venice, the 8-day program highlighted renowned figures of Italian cultural history, including...
by The Trust | Jun 1, 2017
The Decorative Arts Trust and the International Society of Appraisers The Trust pursues collaborations with other organizations as an essential part of fulfilling its mission “to promote and foster the appreciation and study of the decorative arts.” We have recently...
by The Trust | Sep 3, 2016
The Isaiah Davenport House Although Yorkshire and Winchester loom large on the calendar, here at the Trust we’re always looking ahead to future events. The schedule for our Spring 2017 Symposium to Savannah is rapidly being finalized before registration opens in...
by Alex Seigfried | Mar 28, 2016
Meet the Trust: Forbes and Sara Maner Trust members Forbes and Sara Maner would not call themselves “collectors.”. They say they live with family hand-me-downs and have “bought some used furniture we like.” This assertion belies their serious interest in the...
by The Trust | Mar 4, 2016
Meet the Trust: Randy Schrimsher Members of the Decorative Arts Trust come from many backgrounds: scholars, students, professionals from both the museum and the trade, as well as amateur enthusiasts whose interests in history take a more object-oriented approach....
by The Trust | Jul 22, 2015
The Decorative Arts Trust and Young Professionals While educational programs, such as symposia and study trips abroad, are the Trust’s trademark, the Emerging Scholars Program, the other arm of our mission, is just as active and engaging. Directed donations to the...
