An Anniversary or CEO Retirement in 2021? Plan Ahead and Enjoy!

With a New Year and 2020 vision, milestone events in coming months become priorities. But what about a big anniversary in 2021 and 2022? Or that longtime CEO who may announce a retirement at any time?

Start considering now for an extraordinary, meaningful way to celebrate a company anniversary or honor a longtime leader. You can enjoy the process, conduct the appropriate research and have peace of mind that the project stays on schedule.

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2020 Vision and a Look Back

As we anticipate an exciting New Year, we reflect with appreciation some favorite memories yet to be highlighted in our blogs.  Like Janus—and in Italian profile, we look forward and backwards.

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Indiana: A One Of A Kind State!

One of a Kind Art Studio is pleased to have three-dimensional commemorative art in 41 of our 50 states.  Indiana, however, is a standout in the number, diversity, creativity of 3D collages on display in lobbies and private collections. There may be a One Of A Kind piece of art right in your backyard. Come take a tour! (more…)

Indiana State University Unveils One Of A Kind Sesquicentennial Art on Founder’s Day 2018

Terre Haute, IN — January 24, 2018 — Indiana State University, a four-year public university with over 80 undergraduate programs, and 75 graduate programs, unveiled One Of A Kind 3-dimensional commemorative art today to highlight Founder’s Day and their 150th anniversary. Created by Lawrence M. Romorini, the artwork reflects the evolution and distinction of ISU as a dynamic teaching institution, driver in the community and longtime advocate of diversity. (more…)

Where’s the “Wow” in Your Anniversary Planning?

Don’t you feel great when the gift you present goes beyond the expected? When everyone says, “Wow—this is amazing!” Now, when you’re planning a corporate anniversary, you can give your company and colleagues this same gift. (more…)

Need Creative Ideas to Celebrate Your Anniversary and Communicate Your Story Globally? Consider 3-Dimensional Commemorative Art for your Lobby–and Your Website!

A 20th, 35th, 50th, 85th, 100th business anniversary is a remarkable achievement! Did you know that only 44% of business survive their first five years? Or that by the fifteenth year, the average corporation’s life cycle is over? If you’ve never been one who understood the significant occasion that any business anniversary offers, then think about those statistics, and what a milestone achievement it is. (more…)

“…The seasons pass, the years will roll…”

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Washburn University’s 150th Anniversary Story Inspires One Of A Kind Art

Over the course of nine months, we’ve enjoyed collaborating with Washburn University to create 150^th anniversary art for installation in their new Welcome Center at Morgan Hall in Topeka, Kansas.

The artwork chronicles Washburn’s history, milestones, traditions, accomplishments and their inclusive mission since the outset. Early graduates included African Americans and women, with vintage group photos of diverse classes, clubs and athletic teams. Washburn alumni participated in the momentous Brown v. Board of Education case.

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One Of A Kind Art Studio Counts Down 30th Anniversary with 30 Memorable Collages to Mark the Years

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Featured: Nancy Craig, American-Soviet Peace Walk, USA Today, Kenny Rogers

Lawrence Romorini celebrates the 30th anniversary of his One Of A Kind Art Studio visually—looking back on a portfolio of over 2,500 commissions, including Marriott, Oprah Winfrey, Johns Hopkins and ESPN, and selecting 30 three-dimensional collages that represent his life’s work of commemorating great American stories, both corporate and personal. It’s been an amazing journey for this small, independent art studio, located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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How Memorabilia Becomes Anniversary Art: Part 1

Lawrence and I often collaborate by phone and email with our clients and have wonderful long-distance relationships all over the country to create One Of A Kind art. But  there’s nothing like meeting in person—either at client headquarters or at One Of A Kind. So it was especially exciting to welcome Jess and Lisa, who travelled from New Jersey  to our studio to review and edit material for their 50th anniversary art. They brought so much enthusiasm and care for the organization—what a perfect team for the project. (more…)