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 DARTS Grant, sponsored by the Decorative Arts Society of Orange County, aims to support students pursuing research on topics related to objects, collections, crafts, or designers connected to the West Coast, or those enrolled in West Coast-based graduate programs. The grant encourages the study and appreciation of decorative arts, focusing on geographical ties to the West Coast to foster a deeper understanding and scholarship in the field.