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NORTH ADAMS — Soda, candy and chips are all staples of a typical vending machine. But what if those items were replaced with small pieces of art?

When the coin shortage and a raging pandemic made laundry harder than ever, Maine printmaker Ana Inciardi thought of a whole new way to sell her art.

Vending machines in Bellingham sell local art, unique treasures

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The Vending Arts Project, a vending machine designed by Janine Wass to dispense art greeting cards. Featuring the work of 10 London artists on display at Williams On Wonderland.

A company with a different idea—real local craft souvenirs in airport vending machines—is growing to new cities.

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