The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo proudly recognizes 90 premier student artists from across southeast Texas during the School Art Program Awards Ceremony.
Among the honorees were the Class Champions, Reserve Class Champions, Class Premiums and Reserve Class Premiums in the following categories: Colored Drawing, Mixed Medium, Monochromatic, Painting, 3D, Elementary and Junior High.
2025 GRAND CHAMPION WORK OF ART
Exhibitor: Sophie Zhou
School District: The Kinkaid School
Art: Painting, “Nurture”
2025 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION WORK OF ART
Exhibitor: Hyewon (Joy) Park
School District: Fort Bend ISD
Art: Painting, “Night at the Arena”
This year, about 200,000 students representing 99 public school districts and 55 private schools participated in the Rodeo’s School Art Program. Teachers submitted nearly 4,000 pieces of artwork to NRG Center for preliminary judging. The judges selected 819 pieces to advance to the next round of judging, from which 90 students were chosen to participate in the School Art Auction on Sunday, March 16.
The Rodeo’s School Art Program promotes an awareness of agriculture, Western heritage and Rodeo activities through artistic competitions for students. Since 1965, the School Art Program has received over 10 million entries.
Winning artwork will be on display in the Hayloft Gallery, located in the lobby of NRG Center throughout the duration of the 2025 Rodeo. The Rodeo selected 90 pieces for auction, which will take place Sunday, March 16, at 11 a.m. in the NRG Arena Sales Pavilion.
Learn more about the School Art Program and see the winning artwork, click here.
About the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage, and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $630 million to the youth of Texas and education. The 2025 Rodeo is scheduled for March 4 – March 23. The 2025 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings, is scheduled for Feb. 27 – March 1. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com, download the RODEOHOUSTON app and follow @RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest news.