The Racine Art Museum has announced the winners of its 2026 RAM PEEPS Brand Art Exhibition, a popular annual competition featuring dioramas and sculptures made from marshmallow Peeps. Top honors in the adult division went to Julie Palmer for "Happy Birthday, PEEP Jr.," while Charlotte Barnes took first place in the youth category for "Peep Scouts Go Camping." The exhibition showcases a wide range of creative interpretations, including references to art history like "Peep Haring" and the "Peepeux Tapestry."
This community-focused event highlights the intersection of pop culture and contemporary craft, a signature niche for the Racine Art Museum. By engaging local artists, families, and even municipal departments in a whimsical competition, the museum successfully lowers barriers to institutional art spaces. The exhibition demonstrates how unconventional materials can be used to foster civic engagement and celebrate regional creativity within a professional museum setting.