hi all it has been 9 months since our last newslist post. sorry about that. 2012 was a good year for the art-o-mat® project. we totally revamped our website thanks to mary k (our longtime webmaster). we met all sorts of cool people and had many new artists come on board. 15 new machines were […]
You are invited! Where Luce Foundation Center for American Art – Third Floor Smithsonian American Art Museum 8th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC When July 28, 2012, 1:00-4:30pm Open to the public, this is a rare opportunity to meet some of the artists who keep Art-o-mat machines across the country filled with small, affordable works […]
“Then there are the low-tech, high-concept Art-o-mats—refurbished old, mechanical cigarette machines selling small pieces of artwork for $5.” Congrats to Scott Blake for bringing our project to Omaha! To see the article by Emily Maltby – click here To learn more about Scott Blake’s art – click here As always, the broken record statement. 😉 […]
Spring is here. We are sneezing, Art-o-mat® machines are ker-plunking, all is good…. Here is an update on what is happening. VSA Access gallery in Denver is getting some serious attention. To see the KDVR FOX 31 coverage – click here To see the Denver Post article – click here Also, in February, we installed […]
In 2011, we installed 16 Art-o-mat® machines. The Ritz Carlton – Charlotte, NC. Multiplicity – Katy, Tx The Mulvane Art Museum – Topeka, Ks (official opening this spring) Maryland Institute College of Art – Baltimore, Md (opened last week) The Esquire Tavern – San Antonio, Tx Pearl Dive – Washington, Dc VSA, Access Gallery […]
Opening on December 28th, the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will have an innovative wedding chapel. Located on the first floor of the resort, the chapel will offer a range of ceremonies that include vow renewals, faux weddings, pet weddings and legally binding weddings. Coverage in USA Today – click here Parked outside of the chapel […]
Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 3 PM until 5 PM. Jeff and Barbara Black, Chef/Owners of the newly opened Pearl Dive Oyster Palace and Black Jack restaurants, are pleased to announce a meet and greet with Art-O-Mat Creator Clark Whittington, which is open to the public. Whittington will be at Black Jack to discuss his […]
Earlier this year, the legendary Esquire Tavern in San Antonio was spruced up and reopened. Inside this beloved watering hole is an old/new Art-o-mat®. This metallic dark brown and lime mid-60’s machine will host 22 artists at any given time and the selections will change as needed. But, local and statewide artists are invited to […]
On August 19th, VSA Colorado/Access Gallery will be the home for the first Art-o-mat® machine in Colorodo. VSA Colorado/Access Gallery is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that establishes creative and educational opportunities for people with disabilities. Access and exposure to the arts is a major component of their programming. Over time this Art-o-mat® will be open for […]
On July 14th, the Corner House Gallery (Cedar Rapids) became the first Art-o-mat® host in Iowa. The machine was well received …selling about 100 works at the opening. Iowa artist “Kettle” gave away a “golden” Art-o-mat piece. The lucky patron won a larger work. Iowa artist Ruth Ipsan-Brown also came out to the opening. Here […]