Tony Hermelink, founder of Art of Illumination

Crafting Kansas City Signs Since 1990

Art of Illumination has been creating distinctive, high-quality signage for Kansas City businesses for over three decades.

Founded and led by Tony Hermelink, we bring together deep hands-on experience with a genuine passion for the craft. To us, every sign is more than a marker — it's the first impression your business makes on every customer who passes by.

A well-designed, well-built sign tells the world that you care about the details. It shows your clients that you are committed to excellence from the outside in.

We handle every stage of your project in-house: custom artwork and design, local permitting, fabrication, professional installation, and long-term maintenance. Whatever your vision — bold neon, clean channel letters, a towering pole sign, or something entirely custom — we have the skills and equipment to bring it to life.

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What We Do

Design & Artwork

Custom signage artwork that presents your brand with impact and professionalism.

Fabrication

Built in-house with quality materials — channel letters, neon, cabinets, monuments, and more.

Installation

Professional installation by experienced crews who get the job done right the first time.

Permits & Zoning

We know the local codes and handle the permitting process so you can focus on your business.

Let’s Build Something Great Together

Ready to start your sign project? We’d love to hear about your vision.

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