KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) – Katy ISD student artists captured 13 spots in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Auction, with their works selling for a combined $540,000.
The HLSR School Art Program drew more than 200,000 entries from across Texas. Of those, 4,300 advanced as finalists, 796 were named winners and 90 pieces were selected for the auction. Katy ISD students claimed 13 of those auction spots, including two 3D premium selections.
“This achievement speaks to the extraordinary talent, creativity and dedication of our students and the strength of our fine arts programs,” said Laura Simoneaux, Katy ISD assistant director of fine arts. “To have this many students recognized at the highest level, in one of the most competitive art programs in the nation, is remarkable. We are incredibly proud of how our students continue to represent Katy ISD with excellence on a statewide stage.”…