Compete Embracing Our Differences 2024
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: October 5, 2023 – Artists possess a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, they can enlighten, educate and effect change around the world.
Embracing Our Differences© invites you to participate in creating a society where diversity is embraced and individuality is celebrated. Become a part of this change by submitting your original art to Embracing Our Differences© and its annual international outdoor juried art exhibit featuring 50 billboard-size images measuring 16 feet (5m) wide by 12.5 feet (4m) high.
Each work of art is created by local, national and international artists reflecting their interpretation of our theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.
VENUES
The 2024 exhibit will be on display mid-January through April at multiple locations in Southwest Florida. Since 2004, the exhibit has hosted over 4.3 million visitors, in addition to 461,361 students via our education programs, for a very unique opportunity to experience the importance of diversity and inclusion in our lives.
ELIGIBILITY
Artists, professionals, amateurs, students – everyone can participate. National and international submissions are encouraged. There is no submission or entry fee and there is no limit on the number of submissions.
There is no restriction on entering art which has been submitted to previous competitions. All submissions must be an original concept and execution and not a copy or reproduction of the work of another.
SELECTIONS
Final selections for inclusion in the exhibit will be made by a five-judge panel of professional artists, curators and art professionals based on artistic excellence and originality in reflection of our theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.” Judges will also consider:
- How will the art read when enlarged to billboard size (16ft [4.9m] wide by 12.5ft [3.8m] high) and displayed outdoors?
- Is the theme clear and easily understood?
- Does the art explore the theme in an unusual or previously unexplored manner?
- Will the art and its message prompt a discussion?
CASH AWARDS
A total of $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 “People’s Choice.” The “People’s Choice” award will be determined by visitors to the exhibit.
ENTRY FEE
There is no submission fee nor limit on the number of entries.
APPLY ONLINE OR BY MAIL
View complete submission requirements here.
About:
Since 2004, Embracing Our Differences has used the power of art and prose to promote diversity. One way we accomplish this is through our annual international art exhibition in Sarasota’s Bayfront Park. The juried exhibit consists of 50 billboard-sized works of art, each accompanied by an inspirational quote.
Apply for this Opportunity
Follow Us:
