The Pathways 2026: The Carlos Malamud Prize exhibition is a collaborative partnership between the UCF Art Gallery and the Rollins Museum of Art, celebrating emerging professional artists across Florida. Juried by a panel of three art professionals, this year’s exhibition features six artists with diverse practices, spanning a wide range of media, themes, and perspectives.

Works by all six finalists will be shown at both venues, creating opportunities to engage with two major academic communities. One artist will receive a $10,000 prize, a solo exhibition in 2027, and the opportunity to serve as a juror for the next edition, along with additional professional development support.

Pathways is designed to nurture emerging artists and provide a meaningful path forward, reflecting the shared missions of both institutions.

Finalists: Alex Awuku, Michael Cannata, Cruz Castillo, Ebenezer Nketsiah Mensah, Lucía Morales, Shayla Marshall
Jurors: Marcus Antonius Jansen, Tenee’ Hart, Sheldon Scott

Learn more about this year’s exhibition here.