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REQUEST FOR 2025 EXHIBITION PROPOSALS

Crossing Arts is currently accepting submissions for solo and group exhibitions, as well as proposals for exhibits that specifically address diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are seeking submissions to exhibit during 2025, please review the guidelines below before submitting your work. 

All artists living in the United States are encouraged to apply (a very strong and consistent body of work is essential).  Open to all traditional and non-traditional art forms and media. Artwork must not have been previously exhibited with  Crossing Arts. All submissions will be reviewed and juried by the Crossing Arts Gallery Committee, which is made up of  working professional artists, educators, and art organization leaders in our local community.  

Call for submissions Peace in the Valley Anthology 2

The objective of edition 2 is to share the LGBTQIA+ community and allies experience with radical inclusion, love, acceptance, and embrace.  The LGBTQIA+ community and allies are urged to submit their written or artistic work for consideration. ​​​Submissions are open to all.

  • There is no submission fee​

  • All submissions must include a short and current bio, pen name, physical address, email address, and phone number

  • All work must be your own and previously unpublished unless your re-purposed work can be submitted

2023 Embracing Our Differences International Art Exhibit Celebrating Diversity

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 "enriching lives through diversity." The exhibit will be displayed in three locations in Sarasota and Manatee counties in Florida from January 18 – May 29, 2023. Awards are given totaling $6,000.

2022 Embracing Our Differences International Art Exhibit Celebrating Diversity

The centerpiece of Embracing Our Differences is an outdoor juried art exhibit featuring 50 billboard size images created by local, national and international artists and writers. The display reflects the artists' interpretations of the theme "enriching lives through diversity." The exhibit is displayed annually at Bayfront Park in downtown Sarasota and will be displayed from January 19 – April 10, 2022. The winning artworks combine a deep understanding of both medium and message

2021 Embracing Our Differences International Art Exhibit Celebrating Diversity--$3000 in prizes

The centerpiece of Embracing Our Differences is an outdoor juried art exhibit featuring 50 billboard size images created by local, national and international artists and writers. The display reflects the artists' interpretations of the theme "enriching lives through diversity." The exhibit is displayed annually at Bayfront Park in downtown Sarasota. The winning artworks combine a deep understanding of both medium and message.

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