Discover paintings, prints, ceramics, and other unique oddities made by talented NYC creatives.
Pick a bag at random to discover artists and their work before receiving your surprise.
Established in 2022, Mystry Mart bridges the gap between people and emerging artists.
Every bag in the machine is made by a real, living artist. Tap a photo to read their story and see the kind of work you might unravel.
No artists match that search.
Every Mystry Mart is a one-of-a-kind machine, painted by a local artist and stocked with sealed bags from about 20 independent creatives. Here's where to find one.
We put small, original artwork into vending machines inside museums, venues, clubs and community spaces. For a lot of our artists, Mystry Mart is their first sale. For a lot of our buyers, it's their first art purchase.
This is an open call with no deadline. We're building our roster of Florida artists ahead of our upcoming Miami locations, and we'll reach out when there's a spot for your work.
Not in Florida? Find out when applications open near you.
Your work goes into established, community-driven spaces: museums, venues, clubs and community centers.
We package your work, build you a page on our site, and promote you through our site, ads, social media and press.
Track your orders and earnings, and connect with other artists sharing products, residencies, events and commissions.
Our artists go on to get commissioned for larger works and murals, launch merch in stores and museums, and teach art classes.
Every piece fits a 5×7 inch slot. With any piece, you can include a business card, a printed bio on the back and/or stickers.
About pricing: when you give us a price, tell us what you want to receive per piece, not the price in the machine. Our refurbished machines go up to $99.99, so for consignment the most you can receive is $50 a piece (50% of $99.99).
Paintings, pencil, charcoal, pastel and more
Paintings, pencil, charcoal, pastel and more
Other mediums can go in the machine too. In your application, describe in detail the materials you use and how you'd package the piece.
Prints ship within 14 days of when we request them. For consignment, your agreement spells out how much time you have to make and send your work.
If your work arrives without the required packaging listed here and in your agreement, we deduct $50 for our team's materials and time to repackage it.
Want to send something different from what you applied with? Email us first with photos of the new work, and we'll let you know.
You can ask for your work back at any time. You cover the return shipping label.
Artists who create out of passion and as a livelihood. People who see their work as a pursuit of happiness, and who have a vision for where it's going.
Fill out the form below. It takes about 10 minutes.
Our team looks at your work, style and Instagram, and reaches out as spots open up.
If it's a good fit, we email you an agreement to sign.
You get an email from Melio to add your bank details (or choose checks) and fill out a W-9.
You get your artist portal, where you track orders, send tracking and see payouts.
We add your page to our site, request your pieces, package them and start selling.
When my work was in a Mystry Mart machine during Miami Art Week in 2025, my mom was so excited to visit and get one of my prints. This was the first time my work was sold in Florida, a place so important to me.
Amber Lauder@amberlauderphoto · Photographic artistThis time last year, I was heavy in the prep phase for Red Dot Miami, getting my prints packed for Mystry Mart. Because of this opportunity, so many new things have popped up for me!
Corrine@artistcorrine · Red Dot Miami 2025 artistEvery time I do a large show, I get several people who recognize my work from the machine. As a small artist, it's SO important to leave a lasting impression, and Mystry Mart helps create a presence for me in the art space.
NYC Mango@nyc_mango · Painter, New York CityI watched as two girls who were next in line clicked the buttons for my art and walked away with a piece of me. Someone was able to purchase my artwork right there in the Brooklyn Museum.
Victoria Russo@vrussoart · One of our first artistsI've received so many lovely messages from customers who have purchased my art through Mystry Mart, and it always makes me happy to know my work has found a happy home.
Flora Hu@floraahu · Pen and ink artistA colleague we hadn't been in touch with for decades told us his daughter brought a Space Rabbit home from Mystry Mart at the Brooklyn Museum. These serendipitous moments are always so touching.
Space Rabbit Studio@space_rabbit_studio · Kun-I & Shih-WenWe sent a confirmation to your email. This is an open call, so we'll reach out if there's a spot for your work as our Miami locations come together.
Applications open in new cities all the time. Join the newsletter below to hear when one opens near you, or follow us on Instagram.
What people are saying about the art vending machine.
Mystry Mart is part art gallery, part art installation, and entirely a mystry ready to be unraveled.
We give emerging artists a place to show their work and sell it, and for many of them, that's just the beginning. Our artists get discovered and grow their following. They get sought out at art fairs, commissioned for bigger works and murals, launch merch in shops, and are even invited to teach art classes.
Every artist gets the same opportunity, whether they're just starting out or already making a name for themselves. We open the door and help them step into the real world with confidence.
At its heart, Mystry Mart is about discovery, connection and support.
Look closely at our name: MYSTRY MART. The last three letters of each word say it all. Try art.
Art belongs everywhere. Our machines are fun for all ages, and they're often where an artist makes their very first sale, or where someone buys their very first piece of art.
Every bag carries the artist's handle and a QR code, so a surprise purchase turns into a follow, a commission or a lifelong fan.
Artists earn 50% of every sale, with no upfront costs. It's a new way for emerging artists to get paid for their work.
Paid directly to artists to date
$213,487
Every bag bought here or at a machine adds to this number.
Every purchase is part game, part gallery visit.
Our machines are cashless. Tap or swipe your card, or tap your phone, then choose a numbered slot. Each slot features one artist.
Grab a bag at random, or scan its QR code to preview the artist's work first.
Inside is an original, 100% human-made piece. Every purchase supports a real person, in real time.
Post your find and tag the artist and @mystrymart.
Every machine is designed and painted by an emerging artist. Each time a new space welcomes us, we host a design competition: artists submit their ideas, and the space picks the one whose design fits it best.
Keep up with competitions on Instagram at @mystrymart, or sign up for our newsletter below to hear when we're looking for designs.
Visit a machine near you, or get in touch to help bring Mystry Mart to more places.
An art vending machine. We turn snack machines into mini galleries stocked with sealed bags of original work by independent artists.
One original piece, like a fine art print, a painting, a ceramic or another unique oddity. What you get is the mystery.
Sort of. Each bag shows the artist's Instagram handle and a QR code, so you can pick by artist. Or choose at random and let it surprise you.
At our machines, artists set their own prices, usually between $10 and $100. Every bag in our online machine is $25.
Our machines are cashless. Just tap or swipe your card, or tap your phone. If tap doesn't work, please swipe instead.
Sorry to hear that! Let a staff member at the venue know, or take a photo of the stuck item and send it to us through our contact form with the last 4 digits of the card you used. Once we look into what happened, we'll give you a full refund.
Gift it! We can't offer refunds for items you don't like, which is why we encourage you to scan the QR code on each bag first to see the artist's style. Still not your thing? Pass it on to someone who'll love it. Either way, you've supported a real, living artist, and that goes a long way.
Pick a bag in the online machine, hit vend and push the flap to see who made it. Then check out securely with Stripe and we ship it to you.
It leads to the artist and their work, so you can follow them and see more of what they make.
See our locations page for every machine and where we've popped up.
Fill out our artist application. Accepted artists earn 50% of every sale. Applications open throughout the year, so join our newsletter or follow @mystrymart to hear when the next one opens.
Most of our artists are New York creatives, but we've featured artists from elsewhere too. Tell us where you're based when you apply.
Artists do! When a new venue partners with us, we hold a design competition. Artists submit machine designs inspired by the location's vision and aesthetic, and the winning design is painted onto the machine. To hear when the next competition opens, follow @mystrymart on Instagram or join our newsletter at the bottom of this page.
We'd love to hear from you. Galleries, museums, markets and shops can reach us through our contact page.
New artists, new machines and restocks on Instagram: @mystrymart
Have a gallery, museum, market or shop with foot traffic? A Mystry Mart brings local art right to your floor. Pick "Hosting a machine" in the form.
Want your work in a machine? Head to the artist application.