The Embracing Our Differences organization has officially announced its 2027 Exhibition Call for Art, inviting artists, students, and creatives from around the world to submit original artworks that celebrate inclusion, diversity, kindness, and human connection.
The submission deadline for the international juried exhibition is 1 July 2026, with selected artworks to be displayed in a large-scale outdoor exhibition across Southwest Florida in early 2027.
Art as a Tool for Social Change
The annual exhibition is built around the theme “Embracing Our Differences,” encouraging artists to explore the richness of human identity, culture, and experience. Organizers believe that art has the power to inspire empathy, encourage dialogue, and promote positive social change without the need for words.
Participants are invited to create works reflecting themes such as:
- Inclusivity and acceptance
- Celebrating individuality
- Resilience against discrimination and bullying
- Cultural understanding and community connection
- Kindness, empathy, and shared humanity
International Outdoor Exhibition
Selected artworks will become part of a public outdoor exhibition featuring 50 billboard-sized images, each measuring approximately 16 feet wide by 12.5 feet high. Every displayed artwork will be accompanied by an inspiring quotation connected to the exhibition’s theme.
The exhibition is scheduled to be displayed from mid-January through April 2027 at multiple locations along Florida’s Cultural Coast in Southwest Florida.
Since its launch in 2004, the exhibition has reportedly welcomed more than 5.2 million visitors, while its educational programs have reached over 693,500 students.
Awards and Recognition
The competition offers a total of $6,000 in cash awards, distributed across three categories:
- Best-in-Show Adult: $2,000
- Best-in-Show Student: $2,000
- People’s Choice Award: $2,000
The People’s Choice Award will be determined through votes from exhibition visitors.
Submission Requirements
Before submitting, artists must ensure that their artwork follows specific technical guidelines:
- Artwork must be horizontal in orientation
- Recommended aspect ratio: 12.8 inches wide × 8.8 inches high
- Digital files must be at least 300 dpi
- File size must remain below 400 MB
- Each submission must include a short artist statement of up to 150 words
- Artwork titles must contain no more than five words
- The phrase “Embracing Our Differences” must not appear in the artwork or title
Artists are also instructed to label files using the format:
ArtworkTitle-ArtistName
Open to Everyone
The exhibition welcomes participation from:
- Professional artists
- Amateur artists
- Students
- International participants
There is no submission fee and no limit on the number of entries. Artists may also submit works that have appeared in previous competitions.
Participants must be at least 13 years old to submit independently. Younger artists may participate with parental or guardian consent.
Promoting Inclusion Through Creativity
The organizers describe the exhibition as more than an art competition, emphasizing its mission to create a society where individuality is celebrated and inclusion is embraced. Through large-scale public art, the initiative seeks to encourage reflection, compassion, and understanding among viewers from all backgrounds.
More details and submission information are available on the official website
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