The Oakland History Center and the Magazines & Newspapers Department invite you to submit your diorama for our upcoming exhibit at the Main Library: All the News That’s Fit to Build: Local News Dioramas.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
- Find a newspaper article about an Oakland or East Bay event that piques your interest. Come to the Oakland History Center (OHC) or Magazines & Newspapers (M&N) at the Main Library to get help finding an article!
- Make a diorama based on the article. See guidelines below.
- Drop it off at OHC or M&N between 7/21 - 8/2.
- See all the dioramas in an exhibit on the 2nd floor in the Main Library between 8/9 - 11/29.
DIORAMAS MUST
Be a maximum 6 inches in height
Be accompanied by a printout of the article (including newspaper, article title, & publication date)
Not use materials that are perishable, toxic, or flammable
Have all elements securely attached
Be picked up after the conclusion of the exhibit : 12/1- 12/12
DIORAMA EVENTS
Search for Treasure in Old Newspapers
May 31 | 2 - 3 PM
Oakland History Center
Adult Art & Crafting at Main Library
June 18 | 5:30 -7 PM
Main Library
All The News That's Fit to Build: Local News Dioramas
August 9 - November 29
Oakland History Center
Celebrate Dioramas!
October 4 | 2 - 3:30 PM
Main Library
QUESTIONS?
Contact (or stop by) OHC or M&N on the 2nd floor of the Main Library
OHC: 510-238-3222
M&N: 510-238-3176
eanswers@oaklandlibrary.org