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Embracing Our Differences 2027
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Embracing Our Differences 2027

Embracing Our Differences

July 1, 2026Sarasota & St. Petersburg, FL, USA (international)

An international outdoor exhibition in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida: 50 selected artworks shown on billboard-sized panels in public parks, sparking conversation about kindness, inclusion, and shared humanity. No fee; $6,000 in awards.

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An international outdoor exhibition in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida: 50 selected artworks shown on billboard-sized panels in public parks, sparking conversation about kindness, inclusion, and shared humanity. No fee; $6,000 in awards.

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Open worldwide to students and adults, amateur to professional. 50 works are selected and enlarged to billboard size (16 ft × 12.5 ft) for outdoor display. Theme: enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.

Dates & details

Deadline
July 1, 2026
Programme dates
Outdoor exhibition (2027)
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$6,000 in awards — $2,000 each for Best-in-Show Adult, Best-in-Show Student, and People's Choice
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Free (no entry limit)

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