Pictured: Celebrants at Embracing Our Differences opening event in 2024.

Embracing Our Differences celebrates the start of its 2025 large-scale, outdoor Sarasota exhibition (which runs January 19-April 13) on Sunday, January 19, noon-3 p.m., in Sarasota’s downtown Bayfront Park. The event features three performances by the phenomenal musician, singer and songwriter, Shelby Sol. Local arts and education organizations, including ALSO Youth, CreArte Latino, EOD Coexistence Clubs, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota Art Museum, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, The Ringling, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, and Van Wezel will have booths featuring interactive, kid-friendly activities. The Big Blue Grilled Cheese Company, Empanada Girl and One Two Tea! trucks will be stationed at the event. EOD will also recognize Best-in-Show winners and many of the artists and quoters who had their works selected for display. For more information, visit www.embracingourdifferences.org.

Pictured: Celebrants at Embracing Our Differences opening event in 2024.