What is Art*o*mat®?

What is Art*o*mat®? Created by Clark Whittington in 1997, Art*o*mat® machines are retired cigarette machines that have been converted to VEND ART! For only $5 you can collect paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, glass, mixed media and more -all the size of a pack of cigarettes. There are over 100 active machines in various locations throughout the country. Victoria Brown (that's me), and El Centro de Santa Fe are proud to host the first machine in New Mexico which debuted in February 2013. There are now 8 machines in northern New Mexico (Santa Fe and Albuquerque area). @ARToMatNM on Facebook/Instagram

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Art*o*mat® Gives Back: 2024 Edition

Art*o*matNM gives back to the community of Santa Fe and northern New Mexico each year. Each venue that co-hosts an Art*o*mat® machine receives an annual donation to the charity of their choice. In addition, this year we are excited to announce a sponsorship with the Santa Fe Artists's Medical Fund. This fund helps northern NM artists with paying medical bills and any professional artist can apply for grants of up to $2,500 annually. Art*o*matNM has sponsored the full amount of a grant for one artist to receive funds for medical expenses. The organization is having its annual art show and auction on December 8th and we are not only sponsoring the event but also helping to organize it this year. Local artists have created 6x6" square paintings and small-scale sculptures for the silent auction -and we all know that small works of art can create BIG CHANGE in people's lives. This organization is right up our alley! For event deets click on the link above and go to "events."