The mission of the Decorative Arts Trust, a non-profit organization, is to promote and foster the appreciation and study of the decorative arts. Their efforts include exchanging information through programming, collaborating with museums and preservation organizations, and underwriting internships, research grants, and scholarships for graduate students and young professionals.
The Prize for Excellence and Innovation is awarded to non-profit organizations either in the United States or abroad that engage in scholarly endeavors within the scope of museum exhibitions, print and digital publications, and online databases. The grant seeks to recognize impactful and original projects that not only advance scholarship in the field of decorative arts but also attract a wide audience. The prize supports the work of mid- and late-career professionals, complementing the Trust's efforts to assist young scholars through the Emerging Scholars Program. It underscores the Trust's commitment to innovative scholarship and its broader mission to promote the decorative arts. This recognizes exceptional endeavors in the arts, reinforcing the organization's overall goals.
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