The American Golden Age Lost Arts Initiative
President Trump Ignites the “American Golden Age”
National Lost Arts Initiative Rebuilds U.S. Jobs and Traditions Through Private Investment
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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA — May 12, 2025 — In a bold display of patriotic leadership, President Donald J. Trump invested millions to help launch The American Golden Age Lost Arts Initiative — a groundbreaking, privately funded nonprofit effort to restore the dignity of American labor, craftsmanship, and self-reliance.
Led by master builder H.J. Nick, founder of ArtFactory.com, and preservationist Mark Russo, CEO of Foundry Michelangelo,
The initiative is training the next generation of elite American artisans through a national Apprentice-to-Master Program — with zero government subsidies and 100% American grit.
“President Trump believes in building — not just buildings, but people,” - said H.J. Nick.
"This isn’t theory; this is revival through action.”
The Eagle That Sparked a Movement.
At the center of the initiative is President Trump’s symbolic Patriotic acquisition of a 24-karat gold eagle sculpture, handcrafted by world-renowned artists Lorenzo and Mark Russo Ghiglieri. Now the official emblem of the movement, the eagle represents Trump’s direct endorsement of American-made excellence and economic revival through craftsmanship.Reviving the Lost Arts That Built America
The initiative is committed to restoring time-honored trades — skills nearly lost to automation and outsourcing — and training new artisans to the heirloom standards of quality that once defined America’s finest creations.
Our Apprentice To Master Programs Specialize
- Master Blacksmithing
- Woodworking & Hand Carving Of Historic Doors And Furnishings
- Lost-Wax Casting (Bronze, Gold, Silver)
- Glass Blowing & Stained Glass
- Museum- World Class Restoration
- Fine Patination & Historic Finish Work
- Mechanical & Kinetic Art Engineering
These are high-wage, high-respect professions that build character, not just careers — passed down from living masters to the next generation of American builders.
A Movement Rooted in “America First” Values
Drawing inspiration from legends like Frank Lloyd Wright, Gustav Stickley, and William Morris, and honoring the multigenerational heritage of the Marbella, Hardas, and Ghiglieri families, this initiative celebrates faith, family, freedom, and the dignity of hard work.
“This is how we take our country back — not through dependence, but through discipline and craftsmanship,” said Mark Russo.No Bureaucracy. No Outsourcing. Just American Hands.
Unlike government programs riddled with red tape, this movement is privately funded by patriotic Americans — one purchase at a time. No handouts. No politics. Just results.
Each sculpture or functional work of art purchased through ArtFactory.com directly supports job creation, training programs, and historic preservation. Every buyer becomes more than a customer — they become a patriotic patron of American heritage.
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“Fuel the Flame. Fund the Future. One American Purchase at a Time.”
Stand with President Trump and help restore American greatness — from the ground up.
Eagle Sculpture by Lorenzo & Mark Russo Ghiglieri
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