Embracing Our Differences 2027 International Call for Art

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Artists and writers are invited to submit original work to the 2027 Embracing Our Differences international juried exhibition, a free, open-call competition celebrating inclusion, individuality, and the richness of human experience.

Selected works are displayed as 50 billboard-size images paired with thought-provoking quotations, exhibited mid-January through April at multiple public locations along Florida's Cultural Coast. Since 2004, the exhibition has reached more than 5.2 million visitors and 693,500 students through education programs worldwide.

Visual artists submit horizontal digital artwork. Writers submit original quotations of 20 words or fewer. Both competitions are free to enter — open to professionals, amateurs, and students. AI-generated artwork is not accepted.

Prize summary: 
A total of 12,000 in cash prizes will be awarded between artists and writers
Prizes Details: 

$12,000 in total cash awards: $2,000 each for Best-in-Show Adult, Best-in-Show Student, and People's Choice, awarded separately for art and writing.

Location: 
Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Deadline: 
01/July/2026

Entry Fee:

Fee Detail: 
Free
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