Aldine ISD Artworks Chosen for Houston Rodeo Auction

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On Wednesday, January 31, two Aldine ISD students had their artwork selected for the upcoming Houston Livestock Rodeo School Art Auction. The auction will take place at NRG Stadium on March 10.

Cristofer López, a third-grade student from Anderson Academy, and Martín Figueroa, a 12th-grade student from MacArthur High School, received the “Best of School” category award. They are among 75 students selected to participate in the HLRS auction.

“Being among the students selected is a testament to our students’ exceptional talent and dedication,” said Director of Visual Arts Kaileigh Newman. “It’s an achievement beyond mere pride and congratulations — it encompasses the essence of their hard work and artistic brilliance.”

Currently, the School Art Program supports approximately 130 different school districts in the Houston area, and each year the Rodeo receives thousands of entries from these talented young Texans.

Along with the auction money, the School Art Program provides 15 scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors – each worth $20,000 over four years – to pursue a Texas college or university degree. The program began in 1965, and was created with the purpose to promote an awareness of agriculture, Western heritage, and rodeo activities. In that time, it has seen about 10 million contest entries.

Below are the various placements, with their minimum respective earnings. Click the link to learn more about the Rodeo’s School Art auction. 

PLACEMENT    GUARANTEED PREMIUM

Grand Champion    $38,000

Reserve Grand Champion     $19,000

Class Champions    $7,500

Reserve Class Champions     $6,000

All Remaining Places    $2,500

Cristofer Lopez

Martin Figueroa