Blog
Serving 700 Restaurants Since 1983: An ARTfx Milestone
ARTfx celebrates serving 700 restaurants with signs, awnings, and architectural fabrication since 1983, plus a spotlight on Hartford’s DORO Group.
42 Years of Before & After: Sign Renovation Case Studies
ARTfx celebrates 42 years of sign renovation work with six before-and-after case studies, from a 1961 pylon sign restoration to a casino-wide sign system redesign.
The Evolution of Neon to LED
The ARTfx Observer | May 2024 For more than a century, illuminated signs have defined the character of our streetscapes. From the buzzing glow of a corner diner to the towering spectacle of Times Square, the story of how we light up the night is one of...
An A+ For ARTfx
At ARTfx, we take pride in the dozens of unique signs and architectural components we’ve fabricated and installed at many well-known academic institutions. Most recently, we constructed a celebratory plaque arrangement honoring faculty and staff who have served over...
A Touch of Color
When possible, we often introduce a second color as an accent to a set of halo letters. I believe that the accent adds interest and flare to this style of illumination. Pure white halos are tasteful in their simplicity, but they’ve become commonplace over the years...
Transforming Tradition: The Yiddish Book Center’s Remarkable Renovation
For more than a decade, ARTfx has collaborated with designer, Alexander Isley, on a variety of projects at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts. Most recently, this sanctuary for Yiddish literature and art was tastefully converted into an engaging,...