Embracing Our Differences is accepting responses for Annual 2026 Exhibition

https://www.embracingourdifferences.org
March 13, 2025
About Opportunity
The internationally acclaimed organization Embracing Our Differences invites artists, photographers, professionals, amateur cultural practitioners, and students to take part in its annual outdoor juried art exhibition in Florida, USA. This prestigious event showcases 50 billboard-sized artworks, each paired with a thought-provoking quotation. Awards are presented in three categories: Best-in-Show Adult, Best-in-Show Student, and People’s Choice, with the latter determined by exhibition visitors. Each winner receives a $2,000 prize.
About Organizer
Embracing Our Differences is a nonprofit organization founded in 2004 with the mission of promoting diversity, inclusion, and respect through the power of art and education. It organizes an annual outdoor juried exhibition featuring large-scale artworks and inspiring quotes that celebrate human differences and foster a more inclusive society. In addition to the exhibition, the organization offers educational programs and initiatives to engage students and educators in discussions on acceptance and social justice.
Details
Eligibility:
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Both emerging and professional artists, photographers, professionals, cultural practitioners and students from all over the world can participate in this exhibition
Project/event location:
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Florida, US
Participation fee:
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Submission is free of charge
Award/prize:
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Cash prize for the 1st place - $6,000
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Cash prize of $2,000 for the each category: “Best-in-Show Adult;” “Best-in-Show Student;” and the “People’s Choice” award
Application requirements:
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Online application form
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CV/portfolio in English (max. 1 page)
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Artist statement (max. 200 word)
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Digital file must be a high resolution image of no less than 300 dpi
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Artwork must be HORIZONTAL in orientation
The submission closes:
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1 July, 2025