Embracing Our Differences

"This art depicts the diversity of people found in San Francisco and can represent the diversity of other cities — the lonely gay man, the hardworking woman, the carefree child, the shriveled homeless one.”
- Marconi Calindas
San Francisco, California
“Angels of San Francisco”
2014 Gallery

Each figure is a reminder that every life holds weight, and every story deserves to be met with kindness.

Congratulations to 2025–2026 EOD Scholarship Recipient Abigail Lauber! 🌟

Abigail, a Riverview High School student and four-year member of Coexistence Club, will attend the University of South Florida to study Psychology.

We cannot wait to see the positive impact she will make in the years ahead. Help us congratulate Abigail on this exciting achievement!

Congratulations to 2025–2026 EOD Scholarship Recipient Taylor Humphrey! 🌟

Taylor, a Booker High School student and four-year member of the Coexistence Club, will attend Florida International University to pursue a degree in Nursing.

We know she will continue making a difference wherever she goes. We are proud to celebrate Taylor and all she has accomplished!

Congratulations to our 2026 People’s Choice Award winners! 🎉

More than 1,100 visitors cast their votes for their favorite artwork and quotation. We are proud to recognize these two inspiring voices, each receiving a $2,000 award.

🎨Artwork Winner:�“Young Eyes”�by Elise Roundtree, 11th Grade
Lake Howell High School, Apopka, Florida

💬Quotation Winner:�“Getting older may seem terrifying, but only the luckiest people get to experience it.”�- Minh Le, 8th Grade
Pine View School, Osprey, Florida�Teacher: Wendy Hazlett

Thank you to every artist and writer who shared their creativity and voice with our community this year. Don’t forget to submit your artwork and quotation for our 2027 Exhibition!