Fall Symposium
206 West State Street FIRST Suite 300 CLASS THE DECORATIVE Media, PA 19063 INDICIA ARTS TRUST 610.627.4970 HERE Fall Symposium www.decorativeartstrust.org ON THE WATER: SALEM & THE NORTH SHORE September 15 - 19, 2021 The Decorative Arts Trust Invites You To Attend ON THE WATER: SALEM & THE NORTH SHORE njoy a wonderful coastal New England experience on Massachusetts’s North Shore, a region abounding with historic houses and impressive collections. Founded in 1629, Salem, the “City of Peace,” is of great importance. EThe second oldest settlement in New England (four years before Boston), Salem contains a rich maritime history built on international trade. This vibrant, pedestrian-friendly port town is best known for the infamous Witchcraft Trials of 1692 but features a bevy of beautifully preserved architecture, ranging from the late 17th century onward. Participants registering for the pre- and post-symposium tours will have the opportunity to explore the larger region, from Newburyport to Marblehead. SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE Thursday, September 16, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Salem Waterfront Hotel Welcoming Remarks and Opening Program Sponsored by: The Jonathan L. Fairbanks Lecture A 40-Year Contribution to the Decorative Arts of Salem A conversation with Dean Lahikainen, The Carolyn and Peter Lynch Curator of American Decorative Art, Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), and Elizabeth Lahikainen, upholstery conservator Hosted by Karina Corigan, Associate Director for Collections and the H.A. Crosby Forbes Curator of Asian Export Art, PEM Opening Reception (Continued) Clockwise from top left: Beauport, Castle Hill, Custom House, Coffin House, Salem from above Friday, September 17, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, September 18, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Out and About in Salem Peabody Essex Museum Following introductory lectures on Salem’s development and architecture, Sneak Preview: The Putnam Galleries of Native and American Art we depart from the Salem Waterfront Hotel for a day exploring an array of Sarah Chasse, Associate Curator for Exhibitions and Research historic houses.
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