Join in on the creative craze that is sweeping the country! Newspapers, arts organizations and communities nationwide have hosted “Peeps Diorama Contests” in recent years, and in 2012, the Library Arts Center is pleased to bring this fun and creative competition to Newport and surrounding communities.
Inspiration:
Use your imagination. The possibilities are endless! If you are still in need of inspiration for your diorama, see examples of other dioramas by doing a Google search for “Peeps Diorama”.
The process:
1. Come up with an original scene featuring Peeps. Both bunny & chick Peeps may be incorporated into your design.
2. Make your diorama using a shoebox or comparable item of reasonable size. The diorama must be able to be transported to the Library Arts Center to be eligible. Peeps may be altered, melted, and manipulated in any way you choose. All entries must be in good taste. The Library Arts Center reserves the right to omit any entries that contain any distasteful or vulgar content.
If you don’t know how to make a diorama, Google “how to make a diorama.”
3. You will also be asked to provide on the official entry form with the following:
a. Your name, age and hometown
b. The names, ages and hometowns of anybody who contributed to the diorama
c. A phone number and e-mail address
d. The title of your diorama and a sentence or two about its significance.
e. Anyone under the age of 13 will be able to enter with parental permission.
4. Submissions are due no later than Friday, April 6th at 12:00 Noon. Submissions may be delivered to the Library Arts Center on Thursday, April 5th or Friday, April 6th during the gallery hours of 11am-4pm. The Entry Form should accompany your submission.
5. Winners will be announced at the Peeps Diorama “Opening Reception” on Friday, April 6th. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prizes will be awarded, as well as a “Best Peeps in Show” award.
6. The Peeps Dioramas will be on display during the opening reception on Friday, April 6th, 5-6:30pm, and also on Saturday, April 7th 10am-2pm.
7. Entries will be judged based on the following criteria a) a creative & original concept b) creative use of and/or manipulation of peeps c) artful design
8. If you have additional questions, please contact us at lac@nhvt.net.