Deadline: 15 October 2019
Embracing Our Differences is seeking applications to participate in creating a world where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated.
Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, artists can enlighten, educate and affect change around the world.
Featuring 45 billboard-size images, each work of art is created by local, national and international artists reflecting their interpretation of their theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion”.
Award Information
A total of $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.” Both “Best-in-Show” awards will be granted by a three-judge panel of art professionals. The “People’s Choice” award will be determined by visitors to the exhibit.
Eligibility Criteria
- Artists, professionals, amateurs, students – everyone can participate. National and international submissions are encouraged. There is no submission or entry fee and there is no limit on the number of submissions.
- There is no restriction on entering art which has been submitted to previous competitions.
- Applicants may not submit art or quotations to their annual competitions through this website or any related website unless applicant are 13 years old or over.
Selection Criteria
- All submissions must be an original concept and execution and not a copy or reproduction of the work of another. Final selections for inclusion in the exhibit will be made by a three-judge panel of professional artists, curators and art professionals based on artistic excellence and originality in reflection of their theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.” Judges will also consider:
- How effective the art will read when enlarged to billboard size (16 feet (4.9 m) wide by 12.5 feet (3.8 m) high) and displayed outdoors.
- Is the theme clear and easily understood?
- Does the art explore the theme in an unusual or previously unexplored manner?
- Will the art and its message prompt discussion?
How to Apply
Interested applicants may submit their artworks via mail or through an online application system.
For more information, please visit https://www.embracingourdifferences.org/submit-art/#/