• The exhibit, opens a new window is viewable on the second floor of the Main Library between July 17 - October 3. Stop by in person to see dioramas, do a scavenger hunt for diorama details, and vote for your favorite diorama. 
• Check out the online exhibit to see all the dioramas, read the articles, and read what the creators had to say about their work.  
• Come to the Celebration of Dioramas, opens a new window on October 3rd for an awards ceremony with judges Dorothy Lazard and Gene Anderson. Azucena Rasilla will host Oakland trivia. 

After the celebration:

• Dioramas will not become a permanent part of the library’s collection, and can be picked up between October 3 (after 3:30) and October 18.

All dioramas are in the running for amazing prizes donated by local businesses. 

This year we're also offering extra prizes for three special categories:

• 1951 Award: Choose an article related to an Oakland event in 1951 - in honor of the Main Library's 75th Birthday.
• Black Power Award: Choose an article related to the Black Panthers in Oakland - in honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party.
• Junior Dioramist Award: All entries by creators ages 12 and under are eligible for this award. 

Want some tips on finding great articles for these categories? Try these!

Judges Dorothy Lazard and Gene Anderson will choose the top dioramas. Votes from exhibit visitors will determine the people's choice award. 

Thank you to our wonderful prize donors! 

Kala Art Institute

Oakland Museum of California

Black Liberation Walking Tour

Mrs. Dalloway's

Golden State Model Railroad Museum 

East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse

Subpar Miniature Golf

This program made possible in part by support from the Oakland History Center Friends. 

We will definitely have another diorama exhibit in the future, but we're not sure if it will happen every year.

We'll announce any future calls for diorama entries on this webpage. You can also contact the Oakland History Center to inquire about future calls for entries - 510-238-3222 or ohc@oaklandlibrary.org.