For 23 years, Embracing Our Differences has delighted viewers with its annual outdoor display of 50 billboard-sized works of art and accompanying quotations. This high-profile art exhibition draws on the passion and perception of artists, students, and writers, to create powerful visual works and written statements of inclusion, kindness and respect. The scale and impact of this open-air art show has continued to grow, attracting more than 5.2 million visitors since its inception. Embracing Our Differences’ 2026 exhibitions run January 17-April 19, 2026, in Bayfront Park, Sarasota; and March 7-April 12, 2026, in Poynter Park, St. Petersburg. Sarasota’s opening event is Saturday, January 17, 1-4 p.m., at Bayfront Park in downtown Sarasota. St. Petersburg’s opening event is Saturday, March 7, 1-4 p.m., at Poynter Park. The events will feature live music performances, interactive family-friendly activities and displays by area nonprofits.