ART-O-MAT
What is it? Art-o-Mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend art!
Artist Clark Whittington form Winston-Salem, North Carolina, had a vision to refurbish old cigarette vending machines that were banned in the late 20th century into little art stores. Today more than 100 machines are stocked with work from more than 400 artists across the United States and beyond. Contributing a 5$ bill and crank the handle you receive your own original, handmade souvenir. Anything from paintings, jewellery, little sculptures, or drawings will fall into your hands. Visit the art-o-mat website for all vending machine locations, and support art and artists! |