- Deadline
- Jul 1
- Award
- A total of $6,000 (US) will be presented in the form of three separate awards - $2,000 each for “Best-in-Show Adult;” “Best-in-Show Student;” and “People’s Choice.”
- Entry fee
- Free
- Eligibility
- 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 art should measure or fit an aspect ratio of 12.8” (325.12 mm) wide by 8.8” (223.52 mm) high. Your digital file MUST be a high resolution image of no less than 300 dpi (the higher the better). Your digital file must be less than 400MB in size. AI generated artwork is NOT accepted.
- Location
- Florida's Cultural Coast, USA
About
Embracing Our Differences invites artists to submit original artwork for its annual international outdoor juried art exhibit, focusing on the theme "Embracing Our Differences." This theme encourages artists to explore and express diverse facets of identity, background, and perspective, promoting inclusivity, acceptance, and resilience. The exhibition features 50 billboard-size images, each accompanied by a thought-provoking quotation, displayed from mid-January through April at multiple locations along Florida's Cultural Coast. Cash awards totaling $6,000 will be distributed, with $2,000 each for "Best-in-Show Adult," "Best-in-Show Student," and "People's Choice." Submissions must be horizontal, fit an aspect ratio of 12.8” by 8.8”, and be high-resolution digital files (at least 300 dpi, under 400MB). AI-generated artwork is not accepted. A brief artist statement (150 words maximum) is required. The submission deadline is July 1, 2026.