Location: UCF Art Gallery
Call for Artists: Pathways 2026: The Carlos Malamud Prize
The Rollins Museum of Art and the UCF Art Gallery invite submissions for Pathways 2026: The Carlos Malamud Prize. Pathways is a biennial, juried art competition and exhibition for emerging professional artists living in Florida. This edition will consist of a juried selection process resulting in a Summer 2026 group exhibition for the competition’s finalists. All exhibited artists will receive support and networking through a series of events and direct engagement with curators, museum and gallery professionals, faculty, and community to expand their connections in the art community. Participating artists will arrive at Pathways: The Carlos Malamud Prize from a variety of places within the state of Florida, with diverse professional experience, and have dynamic creative research and practice.
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Be awarded a $10,000 cash prize
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Receive a solo exhibition at the UCF Art Gallery in 2027
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Commit to being a juror for the following edition of the exhibition and a mentor for the next cohort of exhibiting artists
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Receive a consulting session with a financial advisor to discuss the financial aspects of a sustainable art practice
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Teneé Hart, Artist and Pathways 2024 Winner, Tallahassee, Florida.
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Sheldon Scott, Artist, Washington D.C.
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Marcus Jansen, Artist, Ft. Myers, FL
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Artist Statement – A brief statement written in 1st person that describes your professional art practice, research, and conceptual motivations. (max 500 words)
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Artist Bio – A brief statement written in 3rd person that describes your background, relevant educational and professional experience, awards and honors, etc. (max 250 words)
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Current Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
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Solo Exhibition Description – The winner of the Pathways Prize is granted a solo exhibition in 2027. Please provide a brief and general solo exhibition proposal, including a short description of the concept or theme. Indicate the estimated number of artworks to be included and specify their formats (e.g., paintings, sculptures, digital works, installations, etc.).
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20 artworks – upload images (.jpg file at least 1200 [in one direction] pixels and 300dpi resolution) or video files (.mp4 or .mov file) of applicable and available work– exhibition will be curated by images submitted. Up to 5 uploads can be detail views of an individual artwork (be sure to note as a detail view next to the title)
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Include: title, medium, dimensions (or duration for time-based work), year completed
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Please list any special equipment, tech, or installation requirements
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If submitting a site-specific installation, please include a schematic drawing as one of your images and describe how you would incorporate a specific space into your work)
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Submission Deadline: October 26, 2025 (by 11:59pm ET)
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Notification of Finalists: week of December 19, 2025
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Artwork delivery/drop off: UCF May 11-15, RMA May 15-16
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Public Exhibition Preview event: May 27, 2026 from 5:30-7pm at the UCF Art Gallery and May 28, 2026 from 5:30-7pm at the Rollins Museum of Art
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Exhibition on view: May 28 – August 30, 2026 (note venue days and hours of operation vary)
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Prize Announcement Event: May 28, 2026 at the Rollins Museum of Art
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Artwork pickup/ship out: UCF August 31-September 4, RMA September 4-5