Tucson’s Creative Vending Machines
when you need a little treat…
We create immersive vending experiences that celebrate local artists and creative communities. Every machine is thoughtfully curated, beautifully designed, and filled with original art and hand-crafted goods that transform everyday moments into unforgettable experiences.
Locations
Find a Bun…
Every Bun Bun Vending machine has its own personality, thoughtfully curated collection, and hand-painted design inspired by the space it calls home.
Whether you're hunting for original artwork, local gifts, or a little unexpected joy, each location offers a unique experience worth exploring.
Visit one of our creative vending machines below and discover what's waiting inside.
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The Original Bun
Where it all began in Central Tucson. Our first Bun Bun Vending machine found its home at Tucson Hop Shop and continues to be a favorite stop for discovering local art, handmade goods, and seasonal collections in a relaxed neighborhood setting.
📍 3230 N. Dodge Blvd. Suite H
Tucson, AZ 85716Hours
Monday–Thursday: 2 PM – 9 PM
Friday–Saturday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 9 PM -
Creative discoveries over great drinks.
Nestled inside Tap & Bottle North, this machine pairs perfectly with an evening out. Browse rotating collections of local art and handmade treasures while enjoying one of Tucson's favorite gathering places in Northwest Tucson.
📍 7254 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85704Hours
Monday: 12 PM – 9 PM
Tuesday–Wednesday: 12 PM – 10 PM
Thursday–Saturday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 9 PM -
Where art meets craft beer.
Located in the heart of downtown Tucson, our Crooked Tooth machine is filled with a thoughtfully curated selection of local art, handmade goods, and collectible surprises. Whether you're meeting friends for a beer or exploring the city, it's the perfect place to discover something creative to take home.
Hours
Monday–Thursday: 3 PM – 10 PM
Friday–Saturday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 10 PM
SMOL WORX
Small works. Big stories.
SMOL WORX is Bun Bun Vending's rotating micro-gallery, transforming vintage vending machines into immersive exhibitions featuring original artwork by local artists.
For our inaugural exhibition, Tucson Summer, we invited 30 Tucson artists to create exclusive collectible works inspired by the season, filling our machines with original prints, postcards, photographs, paintings, linocuts, and one-of-a-kind surprises. Each collection is thoughtfully curated, making every visit feel like stepping into a miniature art gallery.
Art should be approachable, collectible, and discovered in unexpected places. SMOL WORX celebrates the incredible creative community that makes Tucson unique.
For a limited time, we're bringing the gallery online.
Browse and collect exclusive works from all 30 featured artists, available to purchase directly through our online shop while supplies last. Whether you're starting your own collection, looking for the perfect gift, or simply supporting Tucson's creative community, every purchase directly supports the artist and helps keep small, local art thriving.
Once the exhibition ends, these limited-edition pieces won't be available again—making each one a true collectible.
Ana Santos Acinas
@ana_santos_acinas
Each purchase includes one surprise piece by this artist. While the images shown represent their style and body of work, the exact artwork you receive will remain a mystery until it arrives. Every piece has been thoughtfully created for SMOL WORX, making each purchase a unique collectible and a delightful surprise.
A Basque artist based in Tucson, Ana Santos Acinas works across illustration, murals, and art education. Her style is playful, colorful, and layered with humor, drawing inspiration from pop culture, cartoons, and comics to explore the world around us.
for SMOL WORX: Tucson Summer, Ana created original collage art; vibrant, thoughtful works that carry her signature storytelling and joyful visual language in small collectible form.
💵 available for $20
☀️ SMOL WORX - Tucson Summer
. 30 local artists. one Tucson summer. small works with big stories.
on display through july 25 at:
📍 Tap & Bottle North @tapandbottle_north
📍 Tucson Hop Shop @tucsonhopshop
📍 Crooked Tooth Brewing @crookedtoothbrewing
go show these artists some love and support this summer; every vend helps celebrate and uplift Tucson’s creative community.
📷 vending photography by Leslie Burbridge
@leslieburbidgephoto
#smolworx #bunbunvending #tucsonart #supportlocalartists#localart
featured artist: Ian Crombie
@westerner.studio
Each purchase includes one surprise piece by this artist. While the images shown represent their style and body of work, the exact artwork you receive will remain a mystery until it arrives. Every piece has been thoughtfully created for SMOL WORX, making each purchase a unique collectible and a delightful surprise.
Ian Crombie is an artist and graphic designer who creates prints, murals, brands, and websites. Inspired by the Sonoran Desert, he uses simple forms, bold patterns, and a mid-century folk-inspired aesthetic to make familiar desert imagery feel fresh and unexpected. His work blends clean, structured design with handmade processes.
for SMOL WORX: Tucson Summer, Ian created a linocut print that celebrates the spirit of the desert through striking composition and thoughtful craftsmanship. Each piece transforms iconic Sonoran imagery into a small collectible work that feels both timeless and contemporary.
💵 available for $12
☀️ SMOL WORX - Tucson Summer
30 local artists. one Tucson summer. small works with big stories.
on display through july 25 at:
📍 Tap & Bottle North @tapandbottle_north
📍 Tucson Hop Shop @tucsonhopshop
📍 Crooked Tooth Brewing @crookedtoothbrewing
go show these artists some love and support this summer; every vend helps celebrate and uplift Tucson’s creative community.
📷 vending photography by Leslie Burbridge
@leslieburbidgephoto
#smolworx#bunbunvending#tucsonart#supportlocalartists#localart
featured artist: Becca Rand
@beccarand
Each purchase includes one surprise piece by this artist. While the images shown represent their style and body of work, the exact artwork you receive will remain a mystery until it arrives. Every piece has been thoughtfully created for SMOL WORX, making each purchase a unique collectible and a delightful surprise.
Becca Rand is an illustrator and designer whose work moves across watercolor, gouache, ink, pencil, and digital media. Rooted in the Sonoran Desert, her art draws inspiration from 100° summers, sun-bleached wildlife, and the beauty tucked inside familiar landscapes, always experimenting with new materials and fresh ways of seeing.
for SMOL WORX: Tucson Summer, Becca created a set of 4 unique postcards - small collectible works inspired by the desert and her playful, thoughtful artistic style. Each postcard carries its own personality, inviting you to take home a tiny piece of Tucson summer.
💵 available for $12
☀️ SMOL WORX - Tucson Summer
30 local artists. one Tucson summer. small works with big stories.
on display through july 25 at:
📍 Tap & Bottle North @tapandbottle_north
📍 Tucson Hop Shop @tucsonhopshop
📍 Crooked Tooth Brewing @crookedtoothbrewing
go show these artists some love and support this summer - every vend helps celebrate and uplift Tucson’s creative community.
📷 vending photography by Leslie Burbridge
@leslieburbidgephoto
#smolworx#bunbunvending#tucsonart#supportlocalartists#localart
featured artist: Janny Taylor
@jannytaylorcreates
Each purchase includes one surprise piece by this artist. While the images shown represent their style and body of work, the exact artwork you receive will remain a mystery until it arrives. Every piece has been thoughtfully created for SMOL WORX, making each purchase a unique collectible and a delightful surprise.
Janny Taylor is an award-winning collage artist whose surreal, layered work has been shown at MoMA and praised by Chicago Tribune critic Lori Waxman for its biting irony and reflexive fantasy. Trained at Parsons and The Art Students League, her work balances bold imagination with meticulous craftsmanship.
for SMOL WORX: Tucson Summer, Janny created an art print that invites viewers into her whimsical and thought-provoking world. Printed on fine art paper, these small collectible works are as striking as they are beautiful, blending humor, fantasy, and unexpected visual storytelling.
💵 available for $12
☀️ SMOL WORX - Tucson Summer
30 local artists. one Tucson summer. small works with big stories.
on display through july 25 at:
📍 Tap & Bottle North @tapandbottle_north
📍 Tucson Hop Shop @tucsonhopshop
📍 Crooked Tooth Brewing @crookedtoothbrewing
go show these artists some love and support this summer; every vend helps celebrate and uplift Tucson’s creative community.
📷 vending photography by Leslie Burbridge
@leslieburbidgephoto
#smolworx#bunbunvending#tucsonart#supportlocalartists#localart
SMOL WORX Magazine
SMOL WORX Magazine is a collectible publication celebrating the artists, stories, and creative community behind each SMOL WORX exhibition. Part exhibition guide, part artist spotlight, and part keepsake, every issue offers a deeper look into the makers, inspiration, and artwork featured inside our vending machines.
Inside you'll discover artist profiles and creative inspiration that bring each collection to life. Whether you're a longtime collector or discovering SMOL WORX for the first time, the magazine invites you to slow down, connect with the artists, and experience the exhibition beyond the machine.
Each edition is released in conjunction with a new SMOL WORX show, making every issue a limited-edition snapshot of Tucson's vibrant creative community. Collect them all and follow along as the project continues to grow, one tiny artwork at a time.
About Bun Bun
We're Marcy Ellis and Teryn Thress -two Tucson creatives, entrepreneurs, and professional idea enthusiasts who believe the best experiences are the ones you don't see coming.
The question that started it all was simple:
How can we bring more life and light into our community through creativity?
That question became Bun Bun Vending.
Named after our cute house rabbits, Bun Bun Vending transforms vintage vending machines into colorful, hand-painted spaces that celebrate local artists, makers, and the creative spirit of Tucson. Every machine is thoughtfully curated with original artwork, handmade goods, and limited-edition collections, creating opportunities for artists while making creativity a part of everyday life.
Creativity has always been more than something we make - it's how we've built friendships, worked through life's challenges, and found our place in the world. Bun Bun Vending is our way of giving that feeling back to Tucson by creating opportunities for local artists, supporting small businesses, and encouraging people to collect meaningful pieces made by their neighbors.
You'll usually find us painting machines, stocking tiny works of art, dreaming up our next big idea, or spending time with our bunny CEOs. Thanks for being here - we're so glad you're part of the Bun Bun story.
when you need a little treat
when you need a little treat
Join the Burrow
Welcome to The Bun Burrow, Bun Bun Vending's monthly membership for art lovers, collectors, and anyone who believes everyday life deserves a little more creativity.
Whether you've been visiting our vending machines for years or discovered us from across the country, The Bun Burrow is your opportunity to be part of the Bun Bun community from wherever you are. It's a way to support what we're building, champion independent artists, and bring a little piece of Bun Bun to your doorstep each month.
Every month, we'll send a thoughtfully curated surprise featuring original artwork, artist-made goods, exclusive Bun Bun creations, and limited-edition collaborations from our growing community of independent artists. Every package is different, making opening your mailbox feel a little like pressing the button on a Bun Bun machine.
As a Bun Burrow member, you'll also enjoy:
A monthly surprise package delivered to your door
Exclusive products available only to members
Early access to new collections and collaborations
First dibs on special events and experiences
Behind-the-scenes updates from Bun Bun Vending and our artists
Your membership directly supports Bun Bun Vending and the local artists we partner with, helping us create more opportunities for creativity to thrive, one surprise at a time.
Come on in. Your spot in the Burrow is waiting.
The Bun Burrow is our monthly membership for art lovers, collectors, and Bun Bun fans near and far. It's your way to support your Buns from afar while receiving a thoughtfully curated surprise featuring original artwork, artist-made goods, and exclusive Bun Bun creations each month.
See What's Happening
Our upcoming events are all about connection, creativity, and collaboration. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the experience.
Let’s Create Together
We believe the best ideas are built together.
Whether you're a business interested in bringing a Bun Bun Vending machine to your space or an artist or maker hoping to have your work featured, we'd love to hear from you.
Every Bun Bun machine is thoughtfully curated to reflect the space it's in, and our collections change seasonally to keep each visit fresh and exciting. We partner with businesses that value creativity and community, and we feature artists and makers whose work brings something special to the experience.
If you'd like to collaborate, tell us a little about yourself, your business, or your work. While we aren't able to accept every submission, we review every inquiry and will reach out if we think it's a great fit for an upcoming collection or location.
What People Are Saying
“You’re going to want to kind of get lost in it.”
“This is a women-owned business because there is a plan…”
Devyn Shea
Tucson Now : Smol Worx - A vending art show
KOLD NEWS 13 - JUNE 2026
“The art-wrapped exteriors featuring bunnies, flowers and desert flora are hard to miss, but it’s the items inside that are the real treat.”
-Analeise Mayor
These Tucson vending machines serve art instead of snacks
ARIZONA DAILY STAR - JUNE 2026
“Thress and co-owner Marcy Ellis are bringing Bun Bun Vending to Tucson, a creative take on the timeless vending machine. The name was inspired by the pair’s four bunnies: Lupita, Chiquita, Peanut and Mayo.”
-Gloria Knott
These two artists are installing vending machines filled with local art and uncommon finds
ARIZONA DAILY STAR -SEPT 2024