For over 50 years, the Houston Livestock, Show and Rodeo (LSR) School Art Program has showcased 130 schools and students throughout the state of Texas who've shown immense talent on and off the canvas. This impactful program has allowed Pre-K through 12th grade students in the Houston area and other surrounding cities to show their work to an extensive audience, and respected individuals.
Not only do these remarkable artists obtain an opportunity to earn scholarships, and receive a percentage of all auction sales, they are also able to further develop their skills. Students participating are invited to attend a summer workshop in collaboration with the Western Art Academy at Schreiner University. This provides students with an experience to learn from artists that are established and already in the field.
Although students receive much praise for entering and even winning the competition, the most rewarding benefit is displaying their artwork in the Hayloft Gallery during the HLSR and Rodeo's Art Competition.
Since 2010, Pasadena ISD has participated as one of those 130 schools to show their artwork in the Art Competition and Auction, and as the district has continued to grow, so has the exceptional and gifted Fine Arts Program.
Fine arts in Pasadena ISD is more than a singular painted image; instead, the district caters to students through passionate teachers, dedicated mindsets, engaging curriculum, and a resounding effort to amplify students' most complex thoughts and dreams to create a story through all artistic mediums.
Preparation of artwork for the Houston LRS takes more than what looks pleasing to the eye. Every artist had to focus on technique, a mastered medium, companionship, and passion within their artwork, telling a story and opening a realm of true imagination through imagery. In this intense and selective competition, 800 students competed to be featured, with only 72 being selected.
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