CSDA/CCAD is the national, Canadian hub for Decorative Arts & Design. We promote a greater awareness and appreciation of ancient to modern Decorative Arts
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On Saturday, June 22nd, members will enjoy a customized day at the Canadian Canoe Museum.
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Starting the day off right with a gorgeous blast of color from Toronto Designer @madaleinenelson
Make sure to give Madaleine a follow now and shop her lovely collection Sunday March 24th, 12-5PM @thegreathallto!
#NorvalMorrisseau was born on March 14, 1931 - 93 years ago today. Morrisseau explored Indigenous legends, the cultural and political tensions incited by colonization, his existential struggles, and his deep spirituality and mysticism in his work.
Join us on March 21 from 5:30 - 8 pm for an evening of art, dialogue, drumming, and dance co-curated with @cococollective_ inspired by Magdalene Odundo: A Dialogue with Objects!
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Crafting Space: Exploring the Role of the Arts in a Contemporary Architecture Practice
Wednesday, March 20, 7PM - 8:30 PM EDT
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Hokusai described himself as "the old man crazy about art" & painted right up till he died at 88. Here he experiments with Western-influenced dramatic lighting & depth in depicting farm workers scrambling to keep dry & find shelter from a sudden storm. Love those leaning trees!
Our 2024 season is shaping up nicely!
Thinking of join us to sell your creations?
Apply before January 31st and enjoy 15% OFF your booth fees on selected events.
torontoartcrawl.com for details!
Today is National Handwriting Day!
We are featuring a handwritten letter found at Duff-Baby house that was sent from York to James Baby Esq. Back in 1802.
Learn more about Duff-Baby House: heritagetrust.on.ca/propertiā¦
The Leaside Bridge, originally known as the East York Leaside Viaduct, was completed in October of 1927. Construction took only ten months, a record at the time. ow.ly/toXW50QsHtE#EastYork#TOHistory#TorontoArchives
ALT Black and white photo of the concrete pillars of the Leaside Bridge, seen from the ground. High above, the steel girders are in place, but only some of the road surface has been laid down. Fonds 1266, item 11286.
If you missed our Scary Ghost Stories: A Victorian Christmas Tradition last year, donāt forget to join us this year! šļø myzonetickets.com/e/247651/sā¦
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