While buying art from a vending machine is not a common practice, the concept has been a successful one for the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art.
The centre has teamed up with Kelowna Art Gallery to launch a new edition in 2022 and are turning to local artists and members at the gallery for project proposals.
The vending machine will offer original work by local artists for purchase for between $5 and $50.
Works can be created in any number of artistic mediums with themes that focus on community engagement.
“We encourage artists to think outside of the box and to dream big while creating something little,” said Christine May, curator at the Kelowna Art Gallery.
“Our hope is that the ArtMart provides a vehicle for artists to conjure up something new, engage and delight our visitors, and financially support local artists.”
Artists selected to participate will receive an honorarium, production funds and a commission on all sales of work through the project.
“While we have had previous editions of the ArtMart here, this will be the first time we have hosted the vending machine at a neighbouring location," explained Lorna McParland, artistic director at the Alternator.
"We’re excited about this partnership with the Kelowna Art Gallery and can’t wait to see what their members come up with."
The deadline for submissions is Dec. 3, 2021. For submission criteria, forms and additional information, click here.
The ArtMart vending machine will be located at the Kelowna Art Gallery from Jan. 15 to April 15, 2022.
This project is made possible through the support of the Central Okanagan Foundation.
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