2027 Embracing Our Differences International Art Exhibition

Embracing Our Differences invites artists and photographers worldwide to submit artwork for its 2027 international outdoor exhibition. This public art exhibition, held in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida, features large-scale imagery and creative expression to promote dialogue about kindness, inclusion, and shared humanity. Fifty works will be selected and reproduced on 16-foot billboard-sized panels for display in public parks, reaching hundreds of thousands of visitors. The exhibition welcomes diverse artistic styles and perspectives reflecting themes such as identity, culture, equity, compassion, and social connection. The opportunity is open to students and adults globally, from amateur to professional artists, photographers, and writers. A total of $12,000 USD in awards will be distributed across Best-in-Show Adult, Best-in-Show Student, and People’s Choice categories. The deadline for submissions is July 1, 2026.