Artists possess a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, they can enlighten, educate and effect change around the world. Embracing Our Differences© invites you to participate in creating a society where diversity 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 featuring 50 billboard-size images measuring 16 feet (5m) wide by 12.5 feet (4m) high.
WHO MAY ENTER?
Artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, students — everyone can participate. National and international submissions are encouraged. There is no submission fee.
WHAT IS THE THEME?
Artists are asked to submit their interpretation of the theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion”.
DEADLINE
October 5, 2023
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA?
Before submitting artwork, please verify that your artwork meets these requirements:
• Your submission must be an original concept and execution and is not a copy or reproduction of the work of another. Final selections for inclusion will be made by a five-judge panel of art professionals based on artistic excellence and originality in reflection of our theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion”.
• 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. Artwork Templates
• 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.
• Include a brief (150 word maximum) “Artist Statement” explaining your art, your creative process and/or what the theme means to you.
• Please label your digital art file with the “title” (5 word maximum) and your name - for example, "ArtworkTitle-ArtistName".
• Please do NOT include the words "Embracing Our Differences" in your artwork or artwork title.
• Teachers submitting student artwork should click here for a simplified submission process.
• Once submitted no edits can be made. If edits need to be made please contact admin and we will unlock your submission (Artwork Templates).
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CASH AWARDS
• $3,000 (US) will be presented in the form of three separate awards.
• $1,000 each for “Best-in-Show Adult;” “Best-in-Show Student;” and the “People’s Choice” award.
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