by The Trust | Feb 1, 2016
A Tour of Hamilton Grange As mentioned in the writeup of the NY V.I.P. Weekend, the Trust’s visit to Hamilton Grange was cancelled due to the weather. Matt and Christian did visit the site a few days prior to reconnoiter, however, and found it an engaging and...
by The Trust | Feb 1, 2016
Introducing Maureen Marton The Trust is happy to announce that, in December 2015, Maureen Marton began a two-year tour as the Decorative Arts Trust Intern at the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica, NY. An alumna of Hood College and the Smithsonian-George...
by The Trust | Feb 1, 2016
The Trust’s New York VIP Weekend 2016 While all Trust programs are memorable, occasionally one stands out from the rest, usually for the most unexpected reasons. Our 2016 NY V.I.P. weekend serves as a case in point. Whether you want to call last weekend’s weather...
by The Trust | Dec 16, 2015
Summer Research Report: Sarah Thomas Scholars of decorative arts and material culture frequently study furniture, but few actually build it for themselves. This just happens to be one of the many skills Sarah Thomas, the recipient of a 2015 Decorative Arts Trust...
by The Trust | Nov 13, 2015
The Decorative Arts Trust in Sicily Although now politically linked to Italy, it’s closest geographical neighbor, Sicily has a long and diverse history as a melting pot of Mediterranean cultures. Much of the art and architecture reflect these influences from eastern...
by The Trust | Nov 13, 2015
Summer Research Report: Rosalie Hooper Graduate students have received Decorative Arts Trust summer research grants for a variety of projects, studying objects as varied knife boxes, schrimshaw, furniture (of course), and Tiffany stained glass. This year’s cohort of...
by The Trust | Oct 16, 2015
The Decorative Arts and Architecture of Southern Maine Most people go to Maine in the fall for its landscape, the leaves, and the tail end of lobster season. For participants in the Decorative Arts Trust’s fall symposium, southern Maine offered an array of museums,...
by The Trust | Oct 16, 2015
Primary Sources: New Research on Virginia Houses and Material Culture To complement the Emerging Scholars Program and to reach a wider audience, the Decorative Arts Trust is experimenting with new program formats. On October 10th, the Trust debut a new one-day special...
