The Design Trust for Public Space is now accepting submissions for the 2013 Photo Urbanism Fellowship, which will focus on “life under and around elevated infrastructure in New York City. The fellowship award includes a $5,000 cash prize and a publication dedicated to the fellow’s work.You must be at least 21 years of age and eligible to work legally in the United States to apply. Applicants must also be based in New York City in order to concentrate on the local content of the fellowship and meet regularly with the Design Trust. Current students are not eligible. The Photo Urbanism program was founded in 2001 to support the creation of new work that explores the natural and built environment of New York City, and surpasses strictly editorial and documentary imagery.

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The Embracing Our Differences project has recently opened the call for its 2014 international art exhibition, asking artists to submit their interpretation of the theme “Embracing Our Differences”. The mission of the project is to use the arts as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting, throughout our community, the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice. Embracing Our Differences 2014, the outdoor art exhibit, will contain 39 billboard-sized original works of art. Each selection will be accompanied by an inspirational quote. The exhibit will be displayed during April & May, 2014 in Sarasota, Bradenton, and North Port, Florida.This year, three “Best in Show” cash awards will be awarded.

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