Saturday, May 7 – Tuesday, May 31
Free Celebration Open House May 7
Free Children’s Activities May 14 and 21
April 2011 -- Highlights from the 5th Annual Washington Post PEEPS® Diorama Contest are coming to Artisphere from Saturday, May 7 through Tuesday, May 31. Entrance to Artisphere and all its visual art exhibitions, including the Peep Show, is free.
Visitors will see the First Place Winner—“Chilean CoPeepapo Mine Rescue” and finalists such as Lady Gaga’s Grammy Awards entrance.
The 2011 diorama contest drew more than 900 entries from local and regional artists and PEEPS® lovers. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Artomatic to bring the PEEPS® dioramas to Artisphere and provide DC-area fans another chance to enjoy them,” says José Ortiz, Artisphere’s Executive Director. The exhibition will feature over 20 entries and can be viewed anytime during Artisphere’s regular hours. “Artomatic is proud to partner with The Washington Post to once again bring back the PEEPS®, this time on exhibit at the DC-area’s newest arts center, Artisphere,” says Artomatic Co-founder George Koch.
The free celebration open house on May 7 will be held from 12noon to 4pm and will include raffles for PEEPS® gift baskets as well as PEEPS® for visitors. Kids and families will be able to join in the PEEPS® fun with free activities including a special children’s tour of the dioramas and PEEPS® diorama-making workshops on Saturday, May 14 and May 21 from 12noon to 4pm (one hour workshops will be held at Noon, 1:30pm and 3pm). The free events will include PEEPS® treats, compliments of Just Born, the manufacturer of PEEPS®. To see the slideshow of contest finalists, visit The Washington Post Web site.
Just Born, Inc. is a privately owned company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, where it manufactures PEEPS®, HOT TAMALES®, MIKE AND IKE®, MIKE AND IKE® ZOURS® and TEENEE BEANEE® Brand Candies. PEANUT CHEWS® Brand Candies are produced in Philadelphia, PA. All Just Born candies are made in the U.S.A.
From http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/peeps-show-v/2011/04/11/AF3NYHSD_gallery.html#photo=1 :
WINNER: "Chilean CoPeepapo Mine Rescue"
This year's winning diorama, which depicts the dramatic rescue of 33 mine workers in Copiapo, Chile, last October, is the work of Mary Jo Ondrejka from Reston; Bryn Metzdorf from Fairfax; and Margaret Hartka from Parkton, Md. A Peep version of miner Ariel Ticona meets his newborn daughter for the first time, while Peep Johnny Barrios Rojas is greeted by both his wife and mistress.
The rock formation started as a cardboard box; the team added layers of papier-mache, spray insulation, and fleck stone spray paint, plus implanted details such as miniature seashells and faux gemstones. Two miners remain underground as another is hauled to safety.
FINALIST: "TSA Agents Get a Peep Show"
This diorama was the work of a team of coworkers, led by LeElaine Comer, Kasey Wiedrich and Kristin Lawton, from Washington, with Ethan Geiling, Michelle Nguyuen, Kim Pate, Jane Hanley and Ida Rademacher. Peeps wait in line at airport security for patdowns and full-body scans, as TSA Peeps watch from a screening room.
FINALIST: "In Wake of Historic Storm, Repair Work Under Control, Peepco Spokesperson Says"
This diorama documents Pepco's troubles during this past winter's power outages, and was created by Chris Schwartz, Brady Gordon and David Rosenblatt, from Washington; and Karin French, of Takoma Park. "We're on the side of the poor Peepco workers who are trying desperately to make the situation right," Schwartz says. "There was a lot of frustration with the power outage, but those folks weren't the ones causing the problem."
FINALIST: "Escalator Collapse at Peepy Bottom"
Team members Elliot Seibert of Washington and Claudine Roshanian of Vienna chose Metro transit woes as the theme for this finalist diorama. The scene documents Metro's long delays, an escalator collapse and a fire on the train tracks.
"Angry Peeps"
We received several variations on the Angry Birds theme, but this one by Peter and Susan Hmel of Gaithersburg was our favorite.
"Peep Paw with Globe"
Katie Burkhardt from Chesterfield, Va., took inspiration from M.C. Escher's "Hand with Globe." The paw is made of clay, paint and colored sugar; the wood circle is decorated with acrylic paint and a flattened Peep.
"Vincent Van Peep's Starry Night"
MaryLea Harris from Fairfax also drew inspiration from a classic work of art -- here, her take on Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night."
"Inpeeption"
Leonard Bailey and Gabriel Winston-Bailey from Takoma Park took inspiration from the movie "Inception."
"The King's Peep"
Carolyn Prince Racich and Claudia Tielking from McLean portray a scene from "The King's Speech."
"Black Peep"
Jesse Willard and Megan Walline from Washington created one of several riffs on "Black Swan."
"Silence of the Peeps"
Sadea Ramsay from Alexandria takes on "Silence of the Lambs."
"Spinal Peep"
Constantia Rioux from College Park, with Sean Eustis and Kevin Hollenbeck, created this diorama. "Spinal Peep's rise to the top of the rock charts was abruptly cut off when the band found itself lacking the financial resources to mount a legal battle against rival band Spinal Tap," Rioux told us in her entry.
"The Peep Behind the Curtain"
Karen Roberts and Ali Nabavi from Washington show a scene from "The Wizard of Oz."
"Apple's iPeep Release in Georgetown"
Inspired by the release of the iPad 2, Jennifer Beyer from Washington and Stephanie Garback from Arlington created a Peep-themed version of the Georgetown Apple store.
"The Peeping Dead"
Attack of the zombies! Courtney, Marc and Mary Shaw from Arlington depict a scene with menacing undead Peeps.
"The Mupeep Show"
Kathy Fraeman from Olney depicts the opening scene from "The Muppet Show." The diorama features working lights and 11 different "MuPeeps."
"Peep Hoarders"
Patrick Mudd of Washington gave us a Peeps take on A&E's "Hoarders."
"Peeparazzi"
This homage to Lady Gaga's Grammy performance is the work of K.C. Tydgat from Arlington; Scott Call from Alexandria; and Lauren Walinsky and Tyler Savoy from Washington.
"Exit Through the Peep Shop: Street Art by Just Borf"
"Peepsy and crew hit D.C. to film some street art in action," explains creator Heather Klemick of Washington.
"Peepie Sheen Receives His Daily Transfusion of Fresh Tiger Blood"
Natalie and Bob Brown from Alexandria capitalize on Charlie Sheen's recent bount of quotability.
"Peeparing for the Flood"
Amy Billingham from Kensington and Rob Black and Lauren Emeritz from Washington have serious Peep skills -- they're the team behind last year's finalist "The Mad Hatter's Peep Party." This year, they put those skills to work on a Noah's Ark-themed diorama.
Peep dioramas not shown at Artisphere:
FINALIST: "Split Peep Soup Company"
Siblings Patsy Helmetag and Jean McCoy from Annapolis created this factory scene, in which chick Peeps are plucked, sliced and dropped into soup.
"Peep-Bunn-Tiki: The Secret of Easter Island"
Loretta Mestishen from Pottsville, Pa., created this tropical scene. The bunny Peeps wear necklaces of tiny shells and real grass skirts.
"Cherry Blossom Peeps"
Katie Behr-Szustakowski from Arlington and Alexandra Sandlin from Vienna depict Washington's annual rite of spring. Peeps in paddleboats circle the Tidal Basin as tourist Peeps look on from the Jefferson Memorial (which features working illumination).
"Peep Place Fish Co."
Patrick Hulse, 16, from Fairfax Station, was inspired to create this diorama of the Pike Place market after a family trip to Seattle.
"Peepcake Wars"
Chris Ammerman and Brian Ammerman of Gainesville, Va., used candy buttons and modeling clay to create the cupcakes in this scene.
"Pat Down the Bunny: An Average Day at PWI-O'Hare"
We couldn't resist showing another detailed airport security scene, this one by Suzanne Brown from Spotsylvania, Va., with Jennifer Throneburg, Sandi Holliday, Theresa Mechem, Dina Gray, Rebecca Olvera, Dan Korb, Jeff Bell and Ray Rozycki.
"Peeps in Purgatory"
Phyllis Mayes, who was a 2010 finalist for her "Creating a Masterpeeps" diorama, went back to the arts for her entry this year. The Silver Spring resident's Hieronymus Bosch-inspired creation features Peeps, clay and twigs.
"Peep Purloins Priceless Paintings"
Elly Zupko from Baltimore recreated the May 2010 theft from the Musee d'Art Moderne in Paris. Security guards are unaware as a sneaky Peep makes off with masterpieces -- each altered to include Peeps.
"P.E.E.P.: The Easter-Terrestrial"
Abigail Bathrick from Alexandria and Caroline Chen from Woodbridge dipped into the classics for this Peeps version of "E.T."
"Despicable Peep"
Michelle, Jack and Carling Ramsdell, from Burke, Va., depict a scene from "Despicable Me."
"Mayan Pro-peep-phecy: December 21, 2012"
In this diorama created by Leslie Brown of Charlottesville, with Lani Hoza, a meteor heads toward Earth as Mayan Peeps prepare for a sacrifice.
"The Very Hungry Catpeepillar"
Grace Knowlton from Silver Spring creates a page from a Peeps version of the famous children's book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."
"The Peepstones"
Brad, Elizabeth, Lucy and Emily Vogt from Washington get the whole Flintstone family into the mix.
"Second Peep - At the Arcade"
Karen James from Reston; Kathleen Lyons from Washington; and Jennifer Storozuk from Ashburn drew inspiration from The Washington Post Magazine's weekly Second Glance puzzle.
"Spider-peep: Turn off the Dark (Call 911)"
Sarah Grady and Lynn West from Richmond, Va., recreate one of the mishaps that have plagued the Broadway musical "Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark."
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