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WHAT'S NEXT Marian Bradshaw Lecture - Lisa Binkley will present Canadian Quilts and Their Makers on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at The Arts & Letters Club, Toronto. This hybrid event is open to everyone! Please note that the next CSDA/CCAD Symposium is scheduled for Autumn 2027, and that the Symposium will now occur biennially.
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Fall 2026 Newsletter Read all about it! Checked your inbox lately? Our Fall 2026 Newsletter is here and it is packed full of decorative arts intel! From exhibitions across the country, or the globe, we have you covered with captivating recommendations of what to watch, visit, and listen. Read about the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry back to England, an exhibition celebrating three artists' grandmothers' legacies, a decorative arts enthusiast's guide to Halloween, and more! Interest in reading previous issues of our newsletter? Read them here. Image: Amber Sandy, 'The Mary' Birchkin Bag, 2024. Birch bark, home tanned deer hide, dyed porcupine quills, seed beads, cotton lining, artificial sinew, 15 x 4 x 12 inc. Image credit: Julie Riemersma Photography. |
2026 Fundraising Auction Your support matters! We're excited to share the theme of this year's fundraising auction. The Art of the Staycation: Discovering Canada's Hidden Gems is set to offer a wide variety of arts-based experiences in Canada. Auction lots will include curator-led tours, wine tastings, workshops, private access to wardrobe departments and props departments at some of Canada's performing arts organizations, private studio tours, and more. This year's auction will take place in November--perfect for holiday gift giving! Keep an eye on your inbox and follow us on social media to stay in the know. *Full auction details will be posted in October.* Every bid placed and every dollar raised directly sustains the independent voices shaping Canadian culture. |  Ornamentum Online Artist Profile Read our latest web exclusive interview with contemporary quilt artist and certified professional craftswoman Marilyn Armand or Le Point Visible. This engaging profile covers Armand's evolving practice, including sourcing material from post-industrial textile waste, drawing inspiration from built and natural environments, the founding of Le Point Visible, and experiments in process. Visit ornamentum.ca to access the full artist interview. IG: @lepointvisible Image: Colour-block quilt project created in collaboration with Sid Lee Creative agency. Photo courtesy of the artist. |
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ORNAMENTUM: CSDA/CCAD's AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE Ornamentum is
Canada’s preeminent publication dedicated to exploring and cultivating
the aesthetics of the everyday. Written for a broad readership, this
award-winning magazine highlights creative design and craftsmanship in
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On newsstands across Canada until November 2026 | POISONS & INTOXICANTS The Spring/Summer 2026 issue explores some of the materials, objects, approaches, perspectives, and impacts of toxins and intemperance on Canada's decorative arts. This issue opens with the 2025 John Fleming Award-winning article, "Threads of Resistance," by Alyssa Nolan, which examines quilt codes believed to have been used to communicate to those escaping slavery on the Underground Railroad. The history of poison in production and practice inform articles by Erika Range, Isolda Gavidia, and Timothy Greening, all of whom work with national collections. Readers will also learn about two material effects of sobriety and snuffing in articles by Ross Fox and Anthony Wu. Closing out this issue's theme is Rashana Youtzy's exhibition review of We Have The Cure, a remarkable body of work by Nigerian-Canadian artist Kosisochukwu Nnebe. Learn More Digital Issue Print Issue Subscription
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ABOUT CSDA/CCAD The Canadian Society of Decorative Arts/Cercle canadien des arts décoratifs is a national nonprofit that promotes decorative art and design in Canada, through guest lectures, special events, and publications. We're a diverse community, ranging from artists and makers, to experts and enthusiasts. | BECOME A MEMBER Take advantage of benefits including special member discounts, artist’s talks, opportunities for exposure through our newsletter and social media, and behind-the-scenes access to institutional and private collections that are not available to the general public. All are welcome! | NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP Learn about upcoming exhibitions, hear from artists about their craft, and stay updated on all the latest decorative arts news from Canada and around the world! |