RAM 15th Annual International Peeps Art Competition

March 21 – April 13, 2024 at the Racine Art Museum

A family friendly exhibition showcasing the creativity of the community. This competition offers prizes and a chance to win the coveted Peeples Choice Award.

Participant Entry Requirements

  • Entry is FREE, and open to all individuals, families, and groups.

  • One entry per person/group. Your name may ONLY be on one entry.

Requirements for Entries

  • Use any holiday variety of Peeps®, or create your own representation.

  • Standard sugared marshmallow Peeps® are the only food material allowed—no other Peeps® branded food or alternate sugar marshmallows.

  • No dirt, live plants, or other living organisms allowed.

  • Entries must not have been previously exhibited at Racine Art Museum or RAM’s Wustum Museum.

  • All works will be measured and must fit dimensions listed below or they will not be exhibited:

    • Two-dimensional works must be no larger than 24 inches high x 24 inches wide x 6 inches deep, including the frame.
    • Three-dimensional works must be no larger than 30 inches high (indicates elevation) x 16 inches wide x 16 inches deep.

  • Three-dimensional pieces must be finished on all sides with no unfinished cardboard or newspaper showing.

  • Two-dimensional pieces—except quilt squares—must have hanging wire. No saw tooth or bulldog clip hangers.

  • Works may not promote for-profit businesses.

  • RAM is not responsible for artworks damaged while on display.

  • RAM reserves the right to edit or reject any works deemed inappropriate for display.

From RAM 14th Annual International Peeps Art Exhibition
Lynn Proeber
Peeps Toy Shop, 2023
Peeps®, foamboard, paint, polymer, foam, fabric, ribbon, yarn, artificial fur, paper, google eyes, pipe cleaners, found game board and parts, found toy parts, found crayon box, and ruler
Peeples Choice Award, RAM 14th Annual International Peeps Art Exhibition
Photography: Tyler Potter
From RAM 14th Annual International Peeps Art Exhibition
Lynn Proeber
Peeps Toy Shop, 2023
Peeps®, foamboard, paint, polymer, foam, fabric, ribbon, yarn, artificial fur, paper, google eyes, pipe cleaners, found game board and parts, found toy parts, found crayon box, and ruler
Peeples Choice Award, RAM 14th Annual International Peeps Art Exhibition
Photography: Tyler Potter

Participant Entry Requirements

  • Entry is FREE, and open to all individuals, families, and groups.

  • One entry per person/group. Your name may ONLY be on one entry.

Requirements for Entries

  • Use any holiday variety of Peeps®, or create your own representation.

  • Standard sugared marshmallow Peeps® are the only food material allowed—no other Peeps® branded food or alternate sugar marshmallows.

  • No dirt, live plants, or other living organisms allowed.

  • Entries must not have been previously exhibited at Racine Art Museum or RAM’s Wustum Museum.

  • All works will be measured and must fit dimensions listed below or they will not be exhibited:

    • Two-dimensional works must be no larger than 24 inches high x 24 inches wide x 6 inches deep, including the frame.
    • Three-dimensional works must be no larger than 30 inches high (indicates elevation) x 16 inches wide x 16 inches deep.

  • Three-dimensional pieces must be finished on all sides with no unfinished cardboard or newspaper showing.

  • Two-dimensional pieces—except quilt squares—must have hanging wire. No saw tooth or bulldog clip hangers.

  • Works may not promote for-profit businesses.

  • RAM is not responsible for artworks damaged while on display.

  • RAM reserves the right to edit or reject any works deemed inappropriate for display.

Important Dates

Delivery

Entries must be dropped off on Friday, March 8 or Saturday, March 9, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, or shipped to arrive no later than Thursday, March 7, at Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street, Racine, Wisconsin, 53403, along with attached entry form. Please label any shipments to the attention of Emily Nichols. Prepaid postage must be included if you want return shipping.

Exhibition Dates

Open Thursday, March 21 – Saturday, April 13, 2024

Pickup After the Exhibition

Entries MUST be picked up during museum hours on Thursday, April 18; Friday, April 19; or Saturday, April 20. Any entries left at RAM after Saturday, May 4 will be discarded.

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