Open Call

2025 Embracing Our Differences International Art Exhibition

Embracing Our Differences

No Funding
Free / No Costs
Sarasota, United States

Eligibility

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”

Number of Participants

Any number of participants.

Deadline

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

Duration

January 01, 2025 - May 01, 2025

Meals

No meals

Languages

No languages listed

Program Description

Embracing Our Differences is seeking submissions for an outdoor juried art exhibit featuring 50 billboard size images created by local, national and international artists. The display reflects the artists' interpretations of the theme " embracing our differences." The exhibit will be on display January 19 through April 13, 2025 in two locations in Sarasota and St. Petersburg Florida. The winning artworks combine a deep understanding of both medium and message. Awards are given for "Best-in-Show Adult," "Best-in-Show Student," and "People's Choice" categories, with the last chosen by exhibit visitors to each location. Adult winners each receive $2,000; students receive $2,000 with $1,000 to be directed to the student and $1,000 to their school’s art program, if they worked under the direction of an educator. Bayfront dates: January 19 – April 13, 2025 St. Pete dates: March 1 – 31, 2025

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