Special Exhibitions - American Sign Museum

INGENUITY AND INNOVATION ON DISPLAY

Special Exhibitions at the ASM

The American Sign Museum’s rotating exhibits showcase the creativity, innovation, and cultural impact of American signage across time. From spotlighting historic sign making techniques to exploring design movements and materials, these limited-time exhibitions offer fresh reasons to visit and new perspectives on the art and history of signage.

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MARCH 12 – JUNE 11, 2026

Typically headed for the trash after their usefulness has ended, sign sketches could be viewed simply as renderings for how a sign will look and function in its environment. That practical view does not do justice to the artistry and detail that signmakers put into these sketches. This exhibition will take you back to the drawing board when considering what qualifies as art through an exploration of sketches spanning 50 years and gathered from across the country.
Included with price of admission.

Be our guest for the Exhibition Opening Celebration
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 pm

Rise and Sign Saturday
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 9:00-10:00 am
Rise and shine with us for an exclusive Members’ only tour with ASM founder, Tod Swormstedt.

Want to learn more?
Join us for a panel discussion March 25, 2026! More details to come.

Related program dates coming soon!

Thank You!

This exhibition of over 70 sign sketches has been assembled from all across the U.S. thanks to the following contributors:

Aaron Yonka
Bill Concannon
Bob Behounek
Brian Leming II
Douglas Jones
Encore Image – Mark Haist
Eric W. Moore
Heart and Bone Signs – Andrew and Kelsey McClellan
Jan Nethen
John and Paige Paratore
Kathleen Wolff
Ken Peskin and family
Letterform Archive – Stephen Coles
Nathan Lippe
Neon Williams/Let There Be Neon – Dave and Lynn Waller
Ole Olson
Paratore Signs
Paul Rowell
Walter Yonka

Our additional thanks to those individuals whose knowledge and connections to sign sketches or expertise in preserving and displaying these items helped create this display:

Charles “Fred” Price
Heather David
Neon Speaks – Al Barna and Randall Homan
Suder’s Art Store – Charles Frymeier and Sharon Suder