Embracing Our Differences Art Exhibition

Location:

Outdoor juried exhibition held in Sarasota’s Bayfront Park and Poynter Park in St. Petersburg, Florida (multi‑city display along Florida’s Cultural Coast)

Cost:

Free submission, no entry fee

Contest Date:

July 1, 2025 (for the 2026 exhibition cycle)

Application Deadlines:

July 1, 2025 (for the 2026 exhibition cycle)

Eligibility:

Open internationally to artists, amateurs, students aged 13+, adults—everyone may participate; students under 13 may enter with guardian consent

Embracing Our Differences invites participants worldwide to submit original, horizontal-orientation visual artworks and quotes centered on themes of inclusion, kindness, and respect. The juried exhibition features 50 billboard-size pieces paired with quotations, displayed each January through April in public parks. Awards include three $2,000 prizes (Best‑in‑Show Adult, Best‑in‑Show Student, and People’s Choice) and entry is free and unlimited in number.

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Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.