On February 11, 2022, Rodeo Austin hosted the annual Youth Art Show. Over 250 students entered original artwork across four categories: Traditional, Photography, Digital Art, and Sculpture/3-D. Students were encouraged to create original art that reflects the education and appreciation of Western or Texas heritage.
The overall Grand and Reserve Champion and Grand and Reserve champions in each category went into the live auction during Rodeo Austin’s Gala and Youth Art Auction on Saturday, February 12th. The other placing art pieces went into the silent auction.
Congratulations to the 2022 Youth Art Show winners!
Grand Champion Overall: Rylan West, Thrall High School
Reserve Grand Champion: Cassidy Hassel, Allen Academy
Digital:
- Champion: Rylan West, Thrall High School
- Reserve Champion: Bridgette Moreno, Pasadena High School
Traditional:
- Champion: Cassidy Hassell, Allen Academy
- Reserve Champion: Elizabeth Interiano-Madrid, Pasadena Memorial High School
Photography:
- Champion: Peyton Smith, College Station High School
- Reserve Champion: Audrey Baker, LBJ High School Johnson City
Sculpture/3-D:
- Champion: Shanti Gonzalez, Sam Rayburn High School
- Reserve Champion: Anise Christensen, Canyon Lake High School
For a full list of winners, click here.