2024 Seasonal Announcement

2024 SEASON

OUR DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES

“Teach people the language of kindness, and they will speak it to others.”

- Oghogho Abieyuwa Odiase

“It takes more courage to speak in a silent room than to become another voice in a crowd.”

-

Alexis Morrell

Eric Appelquist Alexis Lee Kirsten Todd Whittney de Araújo Diane Gelman

Embracing Our Differences is a nonprofit organization that uses the power of art and education to expand consciousness and open the heart to celebrate the diversity of the human family. We accomplish this through our annual, large-scale, juried art exhibition and a comprehensive series of educational initiatives, programs, and resources designed for teachers and students.

Did you know that last school year:

320,616 VISITORS experienced the art and impact of the 2023 annual outdoor exhibition in Sarasota and North Port, FL.

STUDENTS participated in our highly rated education initiatives facilitated by volunteers, teachers, and students.

58,122 were received from 119 countries, 45 states, and 424 schools.

SUBMISSIONS

13,733 BOOKS were donated to pre-K through 3rd grade students and educators.

18,626

About Embracing Our Differences

EXHIBIT INITIATIVES ART & QUOTES LITERACY

ANNUAL OUTDOOR EXHIBITION

Our juried exhibition features 50 billboard-sized works of art and quotations created by local and international students and adults reflecting their interpretations of the theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.”

Underwriting opportunities available for grand opening celebrations of Sarasota and St. Pete. Please contact Sarah Wertheimer at Sarah@EmbracingOurDifferences.org or 941.404.5710.

SARASOTA EXHIBIT AT BAYFRONT PARK

January 21 – April 14, 2024

Grand Opening Celebration: Sunday, January 21, 12:00 – 3:00 PM

ST. PETE EXHIBIT AT POYNTER PARK

March 2 – March 31, 2024

Grand Opening Celebration: Saturday, March 2, 12:00 – 3:00 PM

NEW LOCATION IN 2024! The Exhibit

EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We invite you to participate in creating a society that is more inclusive. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, will help create a vibrant community that is safe and inclusive for all, where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated.

Your gift to Embracing Our Differences, Inc., a qualified 501(c) (3) organization, is fully tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

Sponsorship commitments due by November 10, 2023 for inclusion in the 2024 exhibit and printed materials.

Presenting Sponsor - $75,000+

Present EOD’s outdoor international art exhibition in Sarasota’s Bayfront Park and St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District.

• Name/Logo prominently displayed as “Presenting Sponsor” at the Sarasota & St. Pete exhibits.

• Name/Logo displayed on an art panel of your choice at both exhibits.

• Name/Logo displayed on Grand Opening Celebration promotional materials and media.

• Name/Logo listed in exhibit catalog, annual report, website, all special events, and most collateral materials and media.

Inspiration Sponsor - $40,000+

Fund the creation of curriculum centered on our core values of diversity, inclusion, respect, and integrity!

• Name/Logo prominently displayed as an “Inspiration Sponsor” at the Sarasota & St. Pete exhibits.

• Name/Logo displayed on an art panel of your choice at both exhibits.

• Name/Logo listed in exhibit catalog, annual report, website, all special events, and most collateral materials and media.

Solidarity Sponsor - $15,000+

Provide educator workshops for Sarasota, Manatee, and Pinellas County teachers!

• Name/Logo prominently displayed as a “Solidarity Sponsor” at the Sarasota & St. Pete exhibits.

• Name/Logo displayed on an art panel of your choice at both exhibits.

• Name/Logo listed in exhibit catalog, annual report, website, some special events, and most collateral materials and media.

Innovation Sponsor - $7,500+

Support a high school Coexistence Club for an entire school year!

• Name/Logo prominently displayed as an “Innovation Sponsor” at the Sarasota & St. Pete exhibits.

• Name/Logo displayed on an art panel of your choice at the Sarasota OR St. Pete exhibit.

• Name/Logo listed in exhibit catalog, annual report, website, and some collateral materials and media.

Unity Sponsor - $5,000+

Create a culture of unity within our community by sponsoring a local school!

• Name/Logo prominently displayed as a “Unity Sponsor” at the Sarasota & St. Pete exhibits.

• Name/Logo co-displayed on one art panel with another sponsor at the Sarasota OR St. Pete exhibit.

• Name/Logo listed in exhibit catalog, annual report, website, and some collateral materials.

Civility Sponsor - $4,000+

Send 1,000 students on our “Make-A-Day of It!” program to visit complementary arts organizations!

• Name/Logo prominently displayed as a “Civility Sponsor” at the Sarasota & St. Pete exhibits.

• Name/Logo co-displayed on one art panel with 3 or more sponsors at the Sarasota OR St. Pete exhibit.

• Name/Logo listed in exhibit catalog and annual report.

Inclusion Sponsor - $2,000+

Send 400 students on a life-changing field trip to our international art exhibit!

• Name displayed as an “Inclusion Sponsor” at the Sarasota & St. Pete exhibits.

• Name listed in exhibit catalog.

Kindness Sponsor - $1,000+

Provide 5 classes with workbooks to use before, during, and after their field trip!

• Name displayed as a “Kindness Sponsor” at the Sarasota & St. Pete exhibits.

• Name listed in exhibit catalog.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Sponsorship Opportunities

EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Friday, February 23, 2024 @ Michael’s on East

BECOME A SPONSOR

Platinum Sponsor: $10,000 ($9,200 tax-deductible)

Introduced and recognized from the luncheon podium.

Two tables with seating for 16 guests.

Underwriting of 10 educators to attend the luncheon.

Gold Sponsor: $5,000 ($4,500 tax-deductible)

One table with seating for 10 guests.

Underwriting of 5 educators to attend the luncheon.

Silver Sponsor: $3,200 ($2,800 tax-deductible)

Seating for 8 guests at the luncheon.

Bronze Sponsor: $1,750 ($1,550 tax-deductible)

Seating for 4 guests at the luncheon.

Education Sponsor: $500 ($450 tax-deductible)

One seat and sponsorship of one seat for an educator.

Tickets for sale: January 22, 2024

Luncheon sponsorship deadline: December 6, 2023

Annual Luncheon Support the Annual Luncheon

Embracing Our Future Legacy Society

We are very excited to have launched Embracing Our Differences’ legacy society this past year. Please consider helping us build the Embracing Our Future Legacy Society to ensure our core values of respect, diversity, inclusion, and integrity will continue to grow in our community for generations to come. When you make a planned gift to support our work, you become a member of the Embracing Our Future Legacy Society. The Legacy Society recognizes those individuals who make endowment gifts and/or advise EOD that they have made a commitment in their estate plans to ensure that Embracing Our Differences’ important mission will carry on with future generations.

Continue the Embracing Our Differences Legacy

For more information about Embracing Our Differences’ legacy society and our planned giving program, please contact Sarah Wertheimer at Sarah@EmbracingOurDifferences.org.

Founding Members:

Jody Beresford & Robert Mayer

Claudia Cardillo

Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Bonny & Bob Israeloff

Joan Lowery

Dennis & Graci McGillicuddy

The Patterson Foundation

Janet Pederson

Learn more about the Embracing Our Future Legacy Society

Tobi Leanna Schneider

The Swart Family Foundation

Sheree Kaz Zaslavsky & Larry Zaslavsky

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Through the transformative power of the arts, we educate and inspire to create a better world.