The RAM 6th Annual International PEEPS Art Exhibition is HERE

On Friday, March 27, within the pristine white walls of a contemporary art museum, the Racine Art Museum presents an untraditional exhibition showcasing fluffy, sugar-coated marshmallow PEEPSŪ. The RAM 6th Annual International PEEPS Art Exhibition features 88 entries that demonstrate the talent of over 104 artists.

Lee Spolar, Peepcaso Mixed media Photography: Jessica Z Schafer

Each year, the show's popularity draws over 3,000 visitors to the museum during its three-week run, setting daily attendance records along the way. This spring, visitors will discover creations such as PEEPerweight featuring a hand-blown glass PEEP, Peepwee Herman's Playhouse, and an entry from a local Racine business entitled Lakeview Pharmacy Peepscription.

All entries are judged by a panel of experts, based on creativity and best use or representation of PEEPSŪ. Prizes will be awarded in both adult and children's categories and announced Thursday night during the Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony. In addition, one lucky artist will take home the coveted PEEPles Choice Award where the community votes for their favorite creation.

Enjoy FREE admission during First Friday in Downtown Racine on April 3, from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. No Free Family Hands-On Art Activity will be offered.

Visitors to the museum can vote for their favorite PEEPS work of art through Sunday, April 12. For more information about this exhibition, please visit www.ramart.org or call 262.638.8300. The Racine Art Museum is located at 441 Main Street, Downtown Racine. The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sundays Noon - 5:00 pm and closed Mondays, and Easter Sunday, April 5. An admission fee of $5 for adults, with reduced fees for students and seniors, applies at RAM. RAM Members and children under 12 are free.

ARTISTS IN EXHIBITION

Sue Alauf, Andrea Allen, Kate Alphs, Cassidy Anders, Nicholas Anders, Art Docent Students from Carollton Elementary School, Kevin Atkinson, Lyle Atkinson, Lynn Benson,  Amanda Billerbeck, Mary Billerbeck, Karen Mahr Borchardt, Marija Buljubasic, Mary Buljubasic, Alissa Burke, Ann Burke, Barbara Burton, Karen Chartrand, Laura Chartrand, Kylie DeBerg, Emma Donaldson, Julia Donaldson, Jane Dubinsky, Angelina Fong, Kate Fons, Jayden Garrison, Brianna Gesiorski, Kathy Godlewski, Lynn Halbur, Patrice Hall, Kelly Hausknecht, Lillian Holland, Toby Iwon-Prioletta, Mark Jensen, Gabe Johnson, Jed Johnson, Peggy Juras, Destiny Klinkhammer, Denise Kolden, Kay Kunz, Lakeview Pharmacy Employees, Laura Leach, Sylvie Leach, Joya Locklair, Tessa Locklair, Josie LoCurto, Luma Lubbad, Ethan McCray, Kelley McCray, Darlene Merriman, Tony Metzler, Mrs. Ticha's 7th Grade Science Students at the Mitchell Middle School, Darcy Mohr, Eric L. Mohr, Catherine Niederehe, S. Nyman, Holly Ottum, Bob Ottum, Amanda Cosgrove Paffrath, Gayle Pavlik, John Pavlik, Colton Pemble, Lilly Pemble, Amy Petersen, Ellen Petersen, James Petersen, Sharon Pitchford, Jude Poplawski, Tom Porcaro, Martha Moore Porter aka Buried Diamond, Lynn Proeber, Keely Repinski, Ann Richards, Dana Rieckhoff,  Alyssa Roberson, Patty Roberson, Kalaya Ross, Marie Roth, The Sanders Family, Lisa Schobert, Melissa Schobert, Alex Shea, Victoria Shea, Rosy Shea, Grace Siler, Holly Skubal, Michelle Slusar, Brody Spolar, Calvin Spolar, Tom Spolar, Lee Spolar, Brittany Stalker, Ellie Stephan, Barb Suprak, Charlie Teich, Gretchen Teich, Mitch Teich, Sylvi Teich, Dyan Tishuk, Rob Turnbull, Liisa Van Duyts, Sandy Veit, Maureen Wolfe, Marc Wollman.

Competition sponsored by Racine Art Museum Store.