CANADIAN SOCIETY OF DECORATIVE ARTS

The Canadian Society of Decorative Arts advances knowledge and appreciation of historical and contemporary decorative arts through exhibitions, lectures, publications, and research programs. Based in Toronto, the organization brings together collectors, scholars, curators, and enthusiasts to explore furniture, ceramics, glass, textiles, metalwork, and other applied arts across cultures and periods. The society maintains a library and archive, organizes public events and symposiums, and collaborates with museums and institutions across Canada and internationally. By fostering serious study of decorative arts and making these fields accessible to the general public, the organization strengthens cultural understanding and supports artists and craftspeople working in these traditions today.