Embracing Our Differences invites artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers and students to participate in its new visual art exhibit celebrating diversity. 45 artists will be selected for the exhibit. Since 2004, the exhibit has been viewed by more than 850,000 visitors. The exhibit will contain 39 billboard-sized images of the selected artworks. In the judges’ discretion, an additional six honorable mention selections may be made. Final selections will be chosen based on artistic excellence in reflection of the theme “Embracing Our Differences”. The art-work will also be evaluated on how effectively it will read outdoors when enlarged to billboard size – 16 feet wide by 12 1/2 feet high. Artists are encouraged to use bold saturated colors and strong lines. Final selections will be made by a 3-judge panel of professional artists, curators and art professionals. The mission of Embracing Our Differences is to use art as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice. There is no entry fee and there is no limit on the number of entries. Eligibility Artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers and students are eligible. National and international submissions are encouraged. Prize A total of $3,000 in awards will be presented. Keywords: Student, Illustration, Animation, Graphic, Discipline, Multiple, Photography, Design