Embracing Our Differences invites artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, and students to participate in the 2024 Exhibition Competition, contributing to a world where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated.
The competition encourages participants to submit their creative interpretations of the theme "enriching lives through diversity," offering a powerful avenue for artists to evoke social change and make a positive impact globally.
The heart of Embracing Our Differences lies in its annual international outdoor juried art exhibit, which features 50 striking billboard-size images, This exhibit stands as a symbol of the importance of diversity and inclusion, showcasing the power of visual art to enlighten, educate, and effect change across the world. As the competition seeks to create a significant societal impact, artists are encouraged to use their creativity to advocate for a society that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms.
The 2024 exhibit will be displayed from mid-January through late May 2024 in three locations across Southwest Florida. Since its inception in 2004, the exhibit has attracted over 4 million visitors and has provided 448,460 students with educational programs focused on experiencing the importance of diversity and inclusion in our lives. This exhibition not only offers artists an opportunity for recognition and exposure but also serves as a powerful platform to raise awareness and inspire positive change on a global scale.
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Open worldwide to artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, and students.
Prize
A total of 6,000 USD in prize money will be awarded through three separate awards - 2,000 USD each for the "Best-in-Show Adult," "Best-in-Show Student," and the "People’s Choice." The prestigious "Best-in-Show" awards will be selected by a three-judge panel of art professionals, while the "People’s Choice" award will be determined by visitors to the exhibit. These awards not only recognize the exceptional talents of the winning artists but also serve to reinforce the significance of embracing diversity and individuality through art.