About Art Design Group

Art Design Group is a master of collaboration and networking to provide unique and quality Public Sculpture. We are sensitive to our clients' desires and needs and will perform extensive research with immense attention to detail and to the interpretation of the story. We have provided monumental pieces for the National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC, The American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY, and Urban Retail Properties from Florida, North Carolina to California. A suite of bronze and stainless steel sculptures stand proudly on the Capitol grounds of Pennsylvania and the Hillsboro County Sheriff's Department in Tampa, Florida.

Mike and Becky are the original founders of Art Research Enterprises, Inc, the premiere fabrication and art foundry in the United States for thousands of nationally know artisans.  Art Design Group was born out of the need for collaboration and practical strategies to reshape how communities and sculptors can work together.

When you choose Art Design Group for your team you will receive more than a work of art. We have formed lasting relationships through the common goal of telling your story in permanent sculpture. We will visit the site, meet with your team and community leaders to gather insight to your project. We are available to answer any questions or concerns. We have worked with a number of government agencies and teamed with other artists.

Feel free to call upon us.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Becky Ault - Art Design Group

Becky Ault

Co-Founder of ART Design Group and ART Research Enterprises, Inc., started the companies just as Apple in a garage in 1981 with the goal to be the very best in the Industry.

She has been an Educator, Registered Conservator with the American Institute of Conservation, Sculptor, ART Foundry owner and philanthropist. She served on the board of the College of Art and Design, Lancaster PA. She has sculpted and cast hundreds of life size figures and animals that are permanently installed throughout the United States.

Some of the more memorable ones are the four stainless steel figures of the 9/11 Memorial for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department in Ybor City Tampa, FL., The Maxwell Street Historical life size figures and reliefs as seen on Chicago Fire and the City of Chicago Tourism Films.  There are five stainless steel high reliefs of flight images installed on the National Mall for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.  Other historical sculptures are Mary Wells founder of Wellsboro, PA, numerous Law Enforcement Honor Guard Memorials such as the Lakeland Police Department in Lakeland, FL. plus children and animal sculptures for Urban Retail Properties, Longwood Gardens and Penn State Children’s Garden at the Arboretum on the Penn State Campus.

Mike Cunningham - ART Design Group

Mike Cunningham, Owner Art Design Group

Accomplishments -

  • Founder and owner of Art Research Enterprises, Inc. Sold 2025.
  • Registered conservator AIC and NIC
  • Graduate of Ohio University
  • Master Degree Instituto San Miguel, Mexico
  • Received award from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in Lancaster, PA
  • Currently creating Memorials for Police Departments, Corporations and Architectural works of Art throughout the United States and the U.S. Capitol

Mike Cunningham, award-winning artist in business specializing in creating visually stunning memorials and works of art. With over 30 years experience Mike and partner, Becky Ault, started Art Design Group Inc creating projects for major corporations, architects and museums throughout the USA receiving accolades for innovative projects.

In his free time Mike enjoys golfing, photography and supporting non-profit organizations for the arts.

Our goal in Art Design Group is a passion for creating works that engage the viewer.

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