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.
Mystry Mart is back at Red Dot Miami during Miami Art Week, December 2–6, 2026, and we want your work in the machine. Here's everything you need to know before you apply.
Red Dot is one of the biggest fairs of Miami Art Week, with heavy press, nonstop foot traffic and booths that cost exhibitors thousands. We have a 100% sell-out streak across our machines, and we want your work to be part of what's next.
Not for your follower count. We never select artists by followers. Every bag is branded with your handle, and we feature selected artists across our social channels with posts and promotions made just for you.
Everything must come from your own hand and imagination. We don't accept:
Every piece drops from the machine, so it needs the right size, weight and protection to land safely, and to look great when it's unwrapped.
Good luck! We can't wait to see what you make.
Red Dot Miami 2026
Have your Instagram handle and 3 to 5 images of your work ready. It takes a few minutes.
Start the applicationOpens our application form in a new tab.
I grew up in the South Florida area and most of my family is still there. 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, and I’m grateful to have been able to share it with special people in my life and new people from all over through Mystry Mart.
Amber LauderPhotographic artistEvery time I do a large show selling my work, I get several people who recognize my work from the machine and tell me they got a piece from Mystry Mart at the Brooklyn Museum or House of Yes. As a small artist, it’s SO important to leave a lasting impression, and I feel Mystry Mart helps create a presence for me in the art space and in people’s minds.
NYC MangoPainter, New York CityI have been honored to be one of the first artists featured with Mystry Mart and grow with them and all the other amazing artists. Every time I get tagged in a post online and see someone holding my art, it brings a smile to my face. It’s an incredible way to share my work with people who may have never found me before. One of my favorite memories is visiting my art in the Brooklyn Museum for the first time with my partner. After I took all my photos and videos and purchased my own art for my memories, I watched as two girls who were next in line clicked the buttons corresponding with my art and they walked away with a piece of me. I was too shy to say anything but I watched as they unwrapped my artwork and took their videos/photos with it. Someone was able to purchase my artwork right there in the Brooklyn Museum, something I never thought I’d say! I am grateful to Mystry Mart for their continued support and having me along for the experience.
Victoria RussoIllustrator, New JerseyI’ve been working with Mystry Mart for a few years now and have loved being part of it from the start. The team has brought such a fun and exciting concept to life and also been a joy to work with. I’ve also 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 with someone else.
Flora HuPen and ink artistWhat 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. Right now we're accepting applications for Miami Art Week.
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.