Copyright © 2008 American Institute of Commemorative Art,
Leland B. Longstreth, AICA, Executive Director,
8015 Van Ness Way, Indianapolis IN 46240

Monuments need not be boring relics with 1930's designs; there is now an alternative. Members of the Institute believe in creating monuments that tell a visual "Story In Stone," a personalized and unique tribute to commemorate a life or historic moment in time.

The American Institute of Commemorative Art (AICA) is an association of memorial designers and craftsmen from throughout the United States and Canada who are devoted to the highest standards of commemorative memorial design and business ethics in the monument industry.

Whether your need is for a public or civic memorial, a family monument, a companion memorial, or just a simple, single memorial tribute, AICA's member businesses can help you to design and create a lasting memorial. Use the menu above to learn more about monuments and how to get in touch with AICA member retailers. Feel free to contact us for any questions or concerns you may have.

THE AICA MISSION

To Promote Excellence in Commemorative Art and to Enhance Design and Professional Knowledge through the Exchange of Ideas within an Atmosphere of Trust
 

We Create Stories In Stone
 

The biography of Harold J. Schaller, written by his daughter, Karen J. Hampton, tells the story of this talented man’s long life and career from both an intimate and professional perspective. Mr. Schaller was considered by many to be one of America’s foremost Designer-Memorialists. The book is enhanced by historical photographs, excerpts of interviews, and examples of his art.  Hampton’s personal remembrances illuminate a vibrantly creative, sensitive mind at work behind the scenes of some of our most enduring public and private legacies.

To order a copy of The Monument Man click here.