Welcome to the Little Art Bodega!
Where snacks used to live… now it’s all about fresh art, made local.

We’ve transformed ordinary vending machines into vibrant mini galleries—serving up original pieces, prints, zines, stickers, and handmade treasures by emerging artists, photographers, and creative minds in your neighborhood.

Our mission is simple:
Spread art. Support artists.
Surprise the public.
Whether you're grabbing a latte, catching a train, or just vibing through the city
our art vending machines are here to add a pop of creativity to your day.

- Discover something new.
- Support local talent.
- Walk away with art in your pocket.

Our vending machines are designed to hold items about
the size of a bag of chips or a candy bar/M&Ms.

When you're thinking about what to stock, use this as a guide:

  • We call the chip-sized slots "Large"

  • We call the candy-sized slots "Small"

Below are the typical dimensions for each slot size to help you plan your
art or product packaging.

Small Slot (think bag of M&Ms)
Best size: 2.25 w x 4.5 h Vendable Range Width: 2" - 2.5"
Height: 4" - 5.5" Depth - .5" - 1.5"

Large Slot (think bag of chips)
Best Size: 4.75" w x 5.5" h Vendable Range:
Width: 4.5 - 5" Height: 4" - 6" Depth - .5" - 1.5"

Resources

Step by Step Guide

  • Tell us what you are thinking about vending in the form below. Please include any relevant links and images. This will help us understand how your item(s) will fit into the machines.

  • Once you are accepted - Package a sample. Using the packaging info in the next section, please create a mock up of your item. We have lots of recommendations on cost-effective, eco-friendly ways to package. You can email us, info@theartmonsterstudio.com,
    with any questions!

  • ** please MAKE SURE the sample includes your name and contact info as submitted in the application **

    Samples can either be mailed (If you’re not local) to our HQ: 

    Art Monster Studio
    DBA Little Art Bodega
    ‍57 Chestnut Street, Norwalk CT. 06854

    If you would like your sample returned to you please INCLUDE a return envelope with address and postage. 

    We let you know when we receive your work.We send an e-mail to confirm we got your item(s) and then we go dark for a minute. We take a look at your item, do a test vend to make sure it sits well in a machine and dispenses easily. We consider which locations we think your work will sell best in concert with other new art and current stock.If we run into challenges, we let you know and work together to find a solution. If it’s a go, we send you an e-mail to request some inventory.

  • If the sample item is a fit we like to start with 10 - 20 of an item, this generally fills a whole row and gives us a good chance to see how they move. Once we confirm the item is stock ready we will send you another form to fill out for payment info and inventory tracking. 

    Payment for your items will be sent when items are sold out. 

    If items do not sell in a few months we may send remaining items back with payment for any sold. 

    You can pull your work at any time.

Vending Artist Application

Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!

NOW WHAT?

Next we wait for space in the machine to open up. This happens when previously stocked goods sell out or new machines are launched. New goods are considered when space becomes available and we will reach out to those whose work would fit in the available space. We are a small team and appreciate your patience! Our machines are curated to have a wide range of product types and prices and the goods are selected to fit in each unique location. If we are not able to accommodate your proposed work please know it is not a judgment on your work’s quality. Applications are rolling and we encourage you to reapply with other work in the future.

FAQs

  • The truth is we don't always know! Each machine is different and we learn most by trying. We know folks love a mystery item. Everyone one that uses a machine has their own taste so we try to curate a wide range!

  • Apply by filling out the application above. If you still need help, reach out to info@theartmonsterstudio.com

  • All work is on consignment to start and artists are paid when a row sells out or when the work is pulled from the machine by either party. It's your work, you can request it at any time. We split payment 60/40 - meaning we pay you 60% of the final sale.

  • Nothin’ is better than putting new Art into a machine. We stock machines as needed, and take a picture of new work sitting pretty in the coils, put something up on social media and send the Artist an e-mail. We encourage cross promotion and sharing stories!

  • Yes. Please. No matter where you are in your artistic process, your work is valuable.

  • Within our constraints ($1 minimum, $20 maximum), you do. There’s a suggested retail price request on the application form, and when we think your work will do better at a different price, we let you know. A $20 maximum keeps the stakes low and the art accessible.

  • Artists have sold zines, stickers, enamel pins, stuffed animals, croc charms, magnets, temporary tattoos, keychains, teeny canvases, wearable art like hair pins and bandanas. We’ve sold miniature rugs and figurines and cassettes. The point is: the sky’s the limit.