American Patriotic Monuments, Inc.

Inspiring community through public art

APMI is a tax exempt organization based in Maryland and positioned to lead public arts projects throughout the United Stated and internationally. Our monuments celebrate the spirit of ingenuity, invention, and resolve that drives Americans to push boundaries and create lasting legacies.

Our Team

Creative director W. Tilghman Hemsley IV leads our infrastructure projects from creative conception to the moment of unveiling. Tilghman is a visionary artist whose work projects views of the greatness and uniqueness of America and its people. His priority is to incorporate details that make large-scale sculpture not only visually inspiring, but also engaging and approachable. Examples of his public art work can be viewed at Kent Narrows (Maryland Watermen's Monument), Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Fallen Star Memorial), and (coming soon) Maple Lawn (Swans in Flight).

Our Values

Stewardship – Public art projects are lengthy and costly, with a lot of moving parts. We use your money wisely, working with clients, government authorities, and donors to create impactful artistic memorials that are delivered on time, on budget, and to spec. Accessibility – Art should be for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or socioeconomic status.  Community Enhancement – Public art is infrastructure that reflects and inspires the people who interact with it, bringing life to the local community.  Artist Encouragement – Supporting artists through fair compensation, exposure, and professional opportunities.  Sustainability – Using eco-friendly materials and long-lasting installations to ensure art’s enduring impact.

Our Work

Monuments stand as silent observers of the passage of time and the evolution of a community. Our projects are designed as public infrastructure…an investment that provides meaningful economic impact on the surrounding area, generating jobs, boosting local spending, and fostering long-term economic growth. Money spent on artists, materials, labor, and marketing flows through multiple sectors, stimulating growth and community engagement. Contact us today to discuss ideas for bringing public art to your environment.

Programs

APMI provides two levels of public art support. We'll manage projects from design to installation (All-In), or provide matching funds to assist with getting community-based projects off the ground or bringing in those final dollars to fulfill funding requirements (Accelerator).

All-In Projects

Through its All-In program, APMI manages public art projects from start to finish. All-In projects can be fully funded by the client or generated and funded directly by APMI with help from its donors.

Accelerator Funding

Communities partner with us to jumpstart public art projects with matching grants for initial funding. We're also there at the end to provide momentum for raising those last few dollars needed to complete funding targets.

Projects

Black Watermen's Memorial

A compelling monument to Black watermen of the Eastern Shore of Maryland is in the early stages of design and development.

The project advisory board is comprised of seasoned watermen who have worked the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries their entire lives.

Help us bring this All-In project to life!

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Sponsorship
Elevate your brand by supporting public art

Why Partner with Us? Brand Elevation – Reach an engaged and diverse audience by sponsoring public art projects, events, and initiatives that memorialize life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Stand with us as we focus on the positive aspects of our society. Community Impact – Foster community engagement and cultural enrichment Artistic infrastructure projects attract visitors, serve as a community gathering point, and enhance economic impact within the surrounding area. Preserve Craftsmanship - Public art projects involve numerous creative professionals including artists, engineers, welders, foundry workers, and more. Your support enables employment of skilled people who preserve their trade using their hands and brains (as well as machines and technology) in inventive ways to create powerful works that express and celebrate human skills and imagination. Mark America’s 250th Anniversary - Spread awareness of the founding of this land of opportunity and the American spirit. With your help, we can capture the collective memory of our nation.

How we use sponsorship funds Sponsorships help us achieve our mission and fund specific projects. Public art is infrastructure; like other infrastructure such as traffic lights, road improvements, etc., a budget of $250,000 or more is to be expected. Your generous donation will enrich communities across your state and the nation, and will enable us to fulfill our mission of placing and maintaining artistically significant projects in the United States and around the world. General Funding - 1/3 of all corporate sponsorship grants will be used for core support and operational reserves to ensure a healthy organization that can function for the long-term projects that public art entails. Sponsors may elect to designate a higher portion to the general fund. Earmarks - the remaining 2/3 of corporate sponsorship grants will go to the sponsor’s choice of one of the an All-In Program for a specific project. As our way of saying thank you, we’ll widely recognize your support through various channels (e.g., logo on website, social media posts). The earlier you commit, the sooner we can highlight your affiliation with us.

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