So the first thing I did this morning was to look it up. Art-o-Mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend original art. There are over 200 active machines across the country. Because they are based in Winston-Salem, it seemed logical that there would be lots in NC. A quick look at the locater map confirmed my thoughts. In fact, I learned that there is one in our Catawba County Library, about half a mile from my house!
There are around 300 contributing artists from 5 different countries currently involved in the Art-o-Mat project. It probably wouldn't surprise you that I ordered a kit to explore the possibility of creating and submitting some of my art to the project.
There is a terrific short video about the Art-o-Mat machine project on PBS that you might enjoy. Just click on this photo and it will take you there. Thanks for stopping by today to pick up your Postcard. See ya soon!