Short Description
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.
Eligibility
The exhibition and competition is open to all emerging artists (age 18 or older) who are residents of Florida and NOT currently enrolled as an undergraduate student. We are defining an emerging artist as one who has never had a solo exhibition in a gallery, arts center, or museum (solo BFA or MFA exhibitions at a college or university are acceptable). All work must be original, completed within the last two years, and not previously exhibited at any of the participating venues.
Submission Requirements
- Artist Statement – A brief statement written in 1st person that describes your professional art practice, research, and conceptual motivations. (max 500 words)
- 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)
- Current Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
- 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.).
- 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)
- Include: title, medium, dimensions (or duration for time-based work), year completed
- Please list any special equipment, tech, or installation requirements
- 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)
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Be awarded a $10,000 cash prize
- Receive a solo exhibition at the UCF Art Gallery in 2027
- Commit to being a juror for the following edition of the exhibition and a mentor for the next cohort of exhibiting artists
- Receive a consulting session with a financial advisor to discuss the financial aspects of a sustainable art practice
Entry Fee
None
Location
Florida, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 26 October 2025
Website Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibitions/
