The Chicago Art Deco Society (“CADS”) is a community of members that celebrates the unique aesthetic of the Interwar Period including fine and decorative arts, architecture and fashion that defined the elegant Art Deco and Streamline Moderne era. CADS was founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization with a mission of education, preservation and fellowship.
CADS members develop their knowledge, make connections, and get involved to save historic structures through our advocacy and education programs. As part of CADS, you’ll meet fellow enthusiasts and experts, receive unique benefits, continue learning, and play a meaningful part in preserving our Chicago Art Deco heritage through our twice-yearly internationally recognized CADS Magazine, numerous walking tours, social events, and educational lectures.