The Art of Becoming | Joshua Washington’s Road to Rodeo
Joshua Washington's mom believed in his talent. Now he's the 2026 School Art Grand Champion. Watch his journey.
Watch EpisodeJoshua Washington’s talent was always there, but his mom believed in how far it could go. What began as a hobby in the Kindergarten classroom, quickly developed into a central pillar of his life. Watch his journey unfold as he grows from a young artist with a dream into a Grand Champion with a story.
From advanced training at the Western Art Academy to years of Rodeo awards across multiple mediums, Joshua has steadily built his craft. In 2026, he rose above hundreds of thousands of Texas students in the School Art Program to earn the title of Grand Champion and the honor of Lot No. 1 at auction.
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