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Brushstrokes & Ballads - Celebrate the Champions

Join us February 6, 2026, 6:00 pm at the Briscoe Western Art Museum

Brushstrokes & Ballads is a fundraising event hosted by the Western Art Committee that honors the winners of its annual Western Art Contest.
The evening showcases top-placing works from high-school students across Texas, celebrates Western-themed art that highlights heritage, landscapes, and lifestyle of the American West, and raises funds in support of the San Antonio Stockshow & Rodeo's mission to promote agriculture and education for youth.
By attending Brushstrokes & Ballads, the community not only enjoys art and culture — but also helps empower young artists and supports scholarships and agricultural-education programs benefiting Texas youth.



Get Involved With Art Angels

Since 2010, the Art Angels have united to support scholarships through the Western Art Committee's annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Western Art Contest. Thanks to our members' generous donations, we provide scholarships to high school students whose artwork was chosen as one of 13 Class Champions. As a thank you, Art Angels are entered into a drawing for a piece of Championship artwork.

For a $60 donation, you will receive an Art Angels exclusive pin and get the opportunity to win an original Championship piece. This program not only supports the young artist's in our program, but the overall San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo scholarship fund.



About The Competiton

The 2025-26 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Western Art Contest is open to high school students currently enrolled in one of the 183 eligible school districts, as well as those attending a private school or homeschool in one of the 54 eligible counties. The lists of eligible school districts and counties can be downloaded below. The Western Art Contest is held annually in early December. This year the students whose entries are judged as champions in their division at the contest will be eligible for a total of $135,000 in college scholarships (certain restrictions apply). Please see the Rules and Regulations for more information.

Western Art Competition Merchandise
Shop exclusive merchandise celebrating the spirit of the West, featuring artwork from the Top 13 Champion winners of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Western Art Competition. Each piece highlights the exceptional artists who define Western art excellence.

Western Art Class Champions

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