Art medals are a form of artistic expression usually manifested in metal, although at times created in media such as porcelain, plaster of Paris, or mixed media.

On this website you will find a collection of art medals created by some of the most accomplished medallists and sculptors in the United States, and indeed, the world.  Several of the individuals whose work is displayed here may also have some of their artwork in your pockets, since they have been employed by the United States Mint or the Royal Canadian Mint.  Other works that are displayed are those from artists with well-established careers in both medals and other, often larger, sculptures.

The Detroit Mercy Student Members chapter of the American Chemical Society (the Chemistry Club) championed this project because the production of medals involves several aspects of chemistry, such as metal flow, chemical patination of finished metal objects, and surface enhancement of non-metal medals.  As well, one of the faculty members in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry incorporates the production of metal alloys and art medals in the General Chemistry I laboratory, a course offered to freshmen students within the College of Engineering & Science during their first year at Detroit Mercy. Please enjoy this crossroads of art and science!