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Canadian Society of Decorative Arts

A non-profit organization working to promote decorative arts and design in Canada The CSDA publishes Ornamentum twice a year.
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The Canadian Society of Decorative Arts/Cercle Canadien des arts décoratifs was founded in 1980 with the generous support of the Macdonald Stewart Foundation. Governed by a president, vice-president, secretariat and council of members from each province, the CSDA/CCAD is a national non-profit organization whose revenues are generated through membership ad special development initiatives. The CSDA

provides opportunities for members to communicate with other individuals and organizations involved in the decorative arts and related fields. Through local and national events, including behind-the-scene visits, customised tours and private receptions, members have opportunities to learn, see important work and to meet other decorative arts enthusiasts. It is the only magazine devoted to exploring the large spectrum of decorative arts in Canada, highlighting creative design and craftsmanship in both historical and contemporary work. Written for a broad readership, Ornamentum appeals to a diverse range of engaged readers, including curators, librarians, gallery owners, art consultants, educators, collectors and the general public. For more information on programming, visit: http://csda-ccad.org

06/21/2026

We love featuring brilliant Indigenous makers and artists in our programming and publications throughout the year.

To celebrate Indigenous History Month this June, we created a brief recap of some our our artists featured in the past.

➡SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATION:
"Challenging Definitions of Luxury - Indigenous Fashion as Holistic Luxury" w/ Angela DeMontigny (2024)

➡ORNAMENTUM ARTICLE:
"Diane Blunt's Birch Bark Bitings" (2023)

➡EXPERT SERIES:
"Beautiful Breath of Our Ancestors" w/ Calvin Hunt (2025)

➡ORNAMENTUM:
Artist-in-Focus: Jaad Kuujus (2024)

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📸 Fashion from Angela DeMontigny.

📸 Diane Blunt, Where there is Heart there is Home

📸 Calvin Hunt, Dance Costume

📸 Jaad Kuujus, She Came Up Really Fast, 2012, merino wool, cashmere, yellow cedar bark. Photo Credit: Kenji Negai.

06/19/2026

Big goals need passionate leaders. ✨ Hear from Dr. Michele Hardy, Curatorial Director for Nickle Galleries and Adjunct Professor of the Department of Art and Art History, University of Calgary:

"CDSA/CCAD represents an opportunity to connect with a community fascinated by the stuff that surrounds us—the objects that enrich our lives and encapsulate hopes, dreams, and connections".

Ready to step up? Join CSDA/CCAD's Board of Directors. Where our ongoing mission is to support the work of artists, creators, and cultural professionals. Expressions of interest should be received no later than July 15th!

Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn how you can guide the future of our organization.

06/18/2026

Hey everyone!

⏰ The countdown is officially on — The Gilded Age is happening soon and we’ve had a few extra tickets open up for this event.

Join us on on Saturday, June 27th and make it a day to remember!

Step back in time to the Gilded Age as we visit one of the few surviving residences built by American industrialists who formed part of a summer colony known as Newport North.

Guests will be treated to a private tour, receive insights from architects Phillip H. Carter & Jim Sculthorpe, learn about the works of Thomas Aitken & Kate Hyde and hear from antique dealer Fred Risner.

Only a few tickets left. Get yours before time runs out. See🔗in bio for full details and registration.

$150 per person. Not yet a member--what are you waiting for?

06/14/2026

Got a lot on your plate?

The Newsletter has everything you need to stay up to date on the decorative arts in Canada and abroad.

Our next issue will be released at the end of this month! 🗓..

📸 Tree of Life, large dish, Bernard Leach, 1923. Victoria and Albert Museum

📸 Mireille Perron, Après Moi Le Deluge, Rebus Plate, Calgary, 2025. Alberta Craft Council

📸 Pablo Picasso, Vallauris, 1956, ceramic, 42.2 × 42 × 4 cm. Collection of Remai Modern. Gift of Frederick Mulder Foundation, 2014. © Picasso Estate. Remai Modern

📸 Elif Uras (Turkish American, b. 1972), Day of Gold, Stoneware with underglaze, glaze, and gold lustre, Image Courtesy: the Artist and Gallerist. Gardiner Museum

📸 Glass garland bowl. Roman. late 1st century BCE. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

06/08/2026

"Repenser les arts décoratifs : le design au cœur du Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal" is now available to read on ornamentum.ca!

Bruno Andrus, PhD, is a Quebec-based studio glassblower, art historian and independent researcher. Andrus discusses the presence of The Sun / Le Soleil (2003), a monumental blown glass installation by Dale Chihuly that anchors the exhibition.

"Présentée au cœur de l’atrium et se déployant sur les deux niveaux d’exposition, l’œuvre — composée de plus de 1 200 éléments spiralés aux teintes jaunes et orangées — agit comme centre physique et métaphorique. Autrefois installée à l’extérieur du pavillon, elle rayonne désormais en permanence à l’intérieur."

📸 Dale Chihuly, Né à Tacoma (Washington) en 1941, Le soleil, 2003, Verre soufflé, acier, 442 x 414 x 414 cm (avec la base). 2015.6. Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, achat, grâce à la générosité de J. Sebastian van Berkom, Marcel et Caroline Elefant, un donateur anonyme, Jacqueline Desmarais, Financière Sun Life, John A. et Phyllis Rae, Lunettes Polaroid, Lunetterie New Look, ainsi que des milliers de visiteurs et visiteuses et de membres du Musée qui ont contribué à cette acquisition © Chihuly Studio / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / CARCC Ottawa 2026. Photo Denis Farley.

06/05/2026

Ever wonder what it takes to shape the future of CSDA/CCAD? 🤔

Meet Board Member Karine Tsoumis!

Ready to make a difference? The CSDA/CCAD welcomes you to submit an expression of interest. Positions run for a two-year term. We value diverse skills and fresh perspectives.

Join our 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Email us at [email protected] by July 15th.

05/30/2026

Tomorrow's Studio Tour with Designer, Artist, and Maker Dylan Moore is SOLD OUT!

Dylan’s work blends artistic exploration with hands-on craftsmanship. From sculptural pieces to functional design, each piece reflects a deep connection to material and process.

This special, in-person event has been organized by CSDA/CCAD's Young Professionals & Creatives division (Under $40) and is sure to be enjoyed by all!

Become a member today and take advantage of events like this.

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Visit https://www.dylanmoorestudio.com/ to see more of Dylan's work

05/28/2026

Who will be recognized this year?

Emerging writers, with fewer than five publications, are welcome to submit either an unpublished or published article written within the last two years. Submissions in English or en français.

Read more about the submission requirements, eligibility, and the selection process at https://csda-ccad.org/Awards

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Award winning articles from previous years include:

🖊 Threads of Resistance: Quilting Freedom Along the Underground Railroad by Alyssa Nolan (2025)

🖊 Liz Magor’s Blanket Series: The Hudson’s Bay Blanket and Material Identity by Isabelle Segui (2024)

🖊 Decolonizing Museum Spaces: Decorative Art as a Vessel for Disruption by Chyenne Mapplebeck (2023)

05/25/2026

Craft education doesn't just teach skills. It builds industry, communities, and culture.

CSDA/CCAD Members! Did you know that you have access to exclusive recordings through our member portal?

🎥 Paul McClure discussd his own studio practice and provided an overview of the renowned School of Jewellery at George Brown Polytechnic in Toronto, one of the oldest and largest programs of its kind in North America. As GBC, like many other craft programs in Ontario, faces the threat of closures and underfunding, McClure addressed this crisis and its impact on the sustainability of craft skills in Canada.

If you missed it at our 2025 symposium, you can watch the recording of Paul McClure: Designer - Maker - Educator on our website, at your own leisure.

05/23/2026

We're deadly serious...

Erika Range's lecture Poisoned Pages and Persistent Residues is TOMORROW!

🗓 Sunday May 24, 2026 at 3pm ET via Zoom

Register here: https://csda-ccad.org/Poisoned-Pages

☠DDT oppossum. Image courtesy of Canadian Museum of Nature

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