The Art-o-mat® project was featured in an article about unconventional vending machines written by Nick Haramis. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas mentioned and Corey Hengen was quoted. Elin Waterson’s work pictured in the newsprint edition. Automatic for the People. click here FYI, Corey recently self published a book of his photography. It is titled “SEEN […]
How many times have you heard the saying “I’ve been busy”? This saying has to be the most overused phrase in the cubicle world. However, it is a very mannerly and effective way to convey that a certain task is lower on the old to-do list. FYI…we do not work in cubicles anymore. But, we […]
2010 was a very active year for the Art-o-mat® project. we built and installed 20 machines…which is double what we installed in 2009. on top of that, our artists have really stepped up and helped keep our new and existing machines filled. so, thanks a bunch and keep up the good work! here are our […]
Summer of 2010 was very busy for the Art-o-mat® project….building machines for venues that have been installed or will soon be installed. But, it is nice that Fall has officially settled in. Here are a few things happening this month…… Art-O-Mat archive at SECCA A selection of the AIC/Art-o-mat® permanent collection will be on display […]
Ipso Gallery / Fresh ProduceOpening Friday, August 13, 20106-8 p.m.400 N. MainSioux Falls, SD 57104www.pickfresh.com/famousformeatsgraphiccontent.squarespace.com605-275-2101 Featuring South Dakota’s only Art-o-mat®
On July 23rd, an Art-o-mat® original art vending machine installation found a home at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This is the first museum in the Washington, DC Metro area to host an Art-o-mat. http://americanart.si.edu – click here Art-o-mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend art. There are 90 active machines in […]
Hi everyone. Just wanted to spread the word about a few Art-o-mat® related things happening this weekend. First up, we will have a new machine installing in Norfolk, Va. The kickoff will be from 5:00-8:00pm on Saturday, May 22nd. Our host will be Ms. Magoo’s House of Style, 330 Bramelton Ave, suite 201. Second, Mary’s […]
Hi There! Last week, we packed and shipped our 100th Art-o-carton®. This is a happy milestone for us. Out of the 100 Art-o-cartons sold since 2007, most all were sent to patrons who cannot easily visit one of our machines. About 10+ were sent internationally. Many were sent as gifts where the buyers answered the […]
Art-o-mat® Swap Meet – Minneapolis Regional Saturday, April 17th from 1:00-4:30pm LeMeridien Chambers Minneapolis901 Hennepin AvenueMinneapolis, MN Free and Open to the public! What is an Art-o-mat® Swap Meet? This is a relaxed, Saturday afternoon event where current and former Art-o-mat artists are invited to show off their work and share their artistic philosophies. This […]
Did you watch the ball drop last night? What? That was 6 weeks ago? Well, compared to previous years, it has been unusually busy here at AIC and 2010 has been a blur. We just shipped off machines to Dallas and Minneapolis. Machines for Omaha and Virginia Beach are under the knife. Also, venues spanning […]