04/07/2026
Check out this podcast episode featuring Jennifer from Bits & Pieces Art and Antiques who is managing the Art Snacks vending machines in Southern IL!!! I'm super proud to show my art in this way. This is a grant-funded initiative that will give the public an affordable way to access art AND puts money directly in the hands of local artists! The entire $5 that the customer pays goes to the artist. No consignment or handling fee. NO UPCHARGE. Just the community getting to support the arts directly. AMAZING.
Join us next Sunday for the launch party at the Marion Civic Center!
🚨 NEW EPISODE THIS THURSDAY 🚨
We’re back with another episode of Small Town Big Business — and this one is all about ART, COMMUNITY, and BIG IDEAS coming to Marion. 🎨🏘️
This week, we sit down with Jennifer from Bits & Pieces Art and Antiques to talk about an incredible new initiative:
👉 ART SNACKS — a creative vending machine bringing affordable, local art to the community
👉 ART SNACKS JR. — making art supplies accessible to kids and inspiring the next generation
💡 From a grant through the Illinois Arts Council to launching at the Marion Cultural & Civic Center… this episode is packed with insight on how creative ideas turn into real community impact.
💬 “It’s about connecting artists with the community and making art accessible to everyone.”
📅 Episode drops THIS THURSDAY
📍 Featuring a project launching April 12 at the Civic Center
This is one you don’t want to miss — especially if you care about the future of downtown Marion and the arts scene here.
