Houston Rodeo 2025: Winning painting sells for event-record $276,000 at school art auction

Sophie Zhou, a junior at The Kincaid School, was one of dozens of student artists to have their work selected to be auctioned off in the rodeo's annual charity event to raise money for college scholarships and Texas educational programs.

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Local students recognized in Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo art competition

Ninety pieces of art by students will be up for auction March 16. It also will be displayed in the Hayloft Gallery in the NRG Center lobby throughout the 2025 rodeo season, scheduled for March 4-23.

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