2026 exhibition

About the Competition

Artists possess a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, they can enlighten, educate and affect change around the world. Embracing Our Differences invites you to participate in creating a society where inclusion is embraced and individuality is celebrated.

Become a part of this change by submitting your original art to Embracing Our Differences and its annual international outdoor juried art exhibit.

About the Exhibition

Featuring 50 billboard-size images measuring 16 feet (4.88m) wide by 12.5 feet (3.81m) high accompanied by a thought-provoking quotations, each work of art and quotation is created by local, national and international artist or writer reflecting their interpretation of our theme "embracing our differences."

The exhibition will be on display mid-January through April at multiple locations along Florida's Cultural Coast in Southwest Florida. Since 2004, the exhibition has hosted more than 4.8 million visitors, in addition to 642,752 students via our education programs, for a very unique opportunity to experience the importance of inclusion, kindness, and respect in our lives.