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2025 Embracing Our Differences International Art Exhibition

Embracing Our Differences   /   Deadline: 07/01/24

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Embracing Our Differences is seeking submissions for an outdoor juried art exhibit featuring 50 billboard size images reflecting the theme "embracing our differences." The exhibit will be on display January 19 through April 13, 2025 in two locations in Sarasota and Pinellas counties in Florida. Cash prizes totaling $6,000 will be awarded.

Location

Sarasota, Florida

Requirements

WHO MAY ENTER?
Artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, students — everyone can participate. National and international submissions are encouraged. There is no submission fee.
WHAT IS THE THEME?
Artists are asked to submit their interpretation of the theme "enriching lives through diversity and inclusion."
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA?
Your submission must be an original concept and execution and is not a copy or reproduction of the
work of another. Final selections for inclusion will be made by a five-judge panel of art professionals based on artistic excellence and originality in reflection of our theme "enriching lives through diversity and inclusion."
• Your art must be HORIZONTAL in orientation which means that it must be wider than it is tall -
submissions that do not meet this requirement will be disqualified.
• Your digital file must be a high resolution image of no less than 300 dpi (the higher the better).
• Include a brief (200 word maximum) "Artist Statement" explaining your art, your creative process and/or what the theme means to you.
CASH AWARDS
$6,000 (US) will be presented in the form of three separate awards —
$2,000 each for "Best-in-Show Adult;" "Best-in-Show Student;" and the "People's Choice" award.

Contact Information

Liz Chicoine
P.O. Box 2559
Sarasota, FL 34230

P: 941-404-5710
W: https://www.embracingourdifferences.org/submit-art/
E: exhibit@embracingourdifferences.org