Express your artistic vision through sugar-coated marshmallow! Individuals, groups and families are invited to create dioramas on literary or popular culture themes using marshmallow Peeps. Share your diorama at the Peep Show where the public will vote for their favorites. Ribbons and glory await the winners!
Saturday, April 18
12 - 2 PM
Loussac Library, Learning Commons
Join us for a construction party to get inspired and work on your creation. Plenty of Peeps, glue, boxes and basic craft supplies will be provided, but you are responsible for any unique supplies or props needed to bring your vision to life. All ages are welcome, but children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Peep Show
Saturday, April 25
12 - 4 PM
Loussac Library, Third floor Galleria
View your friends and neighbors’ marshmallow art and vote for your favorites!
Contest Rules
- Dioramas can be built by individuals or groups.
- Maximum one entry per person/group.
- Anyone can participate, but only residents of the Municipality of Anchorage are eligible for ribbons. All ribbons must be collected in-person at an APL location.
- This is an all ages event. Dioramas must be "family friendly."
- Dioramas may not exceed 36" in width.
- Attendance at the Construction Party event on April 18 is not required to enter a diorama.
- Peeps, boxes and basic craft supplies will be available at the Construction Party, but any additional props or materials are the responsibility of the contestant(s).
- All entries and entry forms MUST be received no later than 11 AM on Saturday, April 25.
- People's choice voting will take place at the Peep Show on Saturday, April 25 between 12 and 4 PM.
- Dioramas can be delivered to Loussac Library:
- Thursday, April 23 between 10 AM and 6 PM
- Friday April 24 between 10 AM and 6 PM
- Saturday, April 25 between 10 AM and 11 AM
- Dioramas must be claimed by 6 PM Saturday, April 25.
- Any dioramas left at the library after 6 PM Saturday, April 25 become the property of Anchorage Public Library and may be discarded.
- APL reserves the right to photograph all entries for promotional purposes.
