Inspiring Our Youth
The Youth Art Show is an exciting competition that enables students to express their creativity and showcase their skills while earning money to put towards their future. Students from Texas grades 3 – 12 can enter their artwork in the areas of traditional, photography, digital and sculpture/3D. No school or organization affiliation is required for entry. Western or Texas heritage inspired pieces encouraged but not required.
To bid on the 34 placing pieces, click the link below. The Top 8 pieces will be in the Youth Auction on March 29th at the Rodeo Austin Fairgrounds.
Silent AuctionYouth Art Show
Art Show Schedule
2025 Schedule
Art Show will take place at the Palmer Event Center. Times are subject to change.
Art Drop Off and Check-in – Friday, February 7, 9:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Judging (Closed to Public) – Friday, February 7, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony – Friday, February 7, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Non-Placing Art Pick-Up – Friday, February 7, 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Live Art Auction – Saturday, March 29, Approx. 2:45 p.m.*
*Live Art Auction will take place in conjunction with the Rodeo Austin Youth Auction on the Rodeo Austin Fairgrounds. The Art Auction will begin approximately 2:45 p.m. and will occur between the Market Steer Auction and Market Barrow Auction.
Important Details
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
$15.00 per entry. Exhibitors must enter online. Please be sure to complete the entry form below and mail-in to the Rodeo Austin office.
Each Exhibitor may enter one (1) piece of artwork in each Division of Traditional, Photography, Digital Art and Sculpture/3D. No more than one Exhibitor may work on a single entry. No group projects are eligible for entry in the Show. Each entry must be titled.
ONLINE ENTRY DEADLINE – December 15, 2024
MAIL-IN ARTWORK POSTMARK DEADLINE – January 10, 2025
HAND DELIVER ARTWORK – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., February 7, 2025
