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Art Contest

Did you know you can win big at the Stock Show without even owning livestock? The Stock Show Art Contest offers youth ages 5 to 18, who live in Texas, the chance to enter their original works of art depicting or expressing the culture of Texas and western environments.

  • Teachers can win $6,000 for their classrooms!
  • More than $80,000 will be given away in cash & scholarships
  • Entering is FREE, and each submission will receive two (2) one-day passes to gain admission to the FWSSR grounds
  • Every entry will be on display during the 23 days of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

GARY L. WILSON PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

***NEW FOR THE 2027 ART CONTEST***
  • $20,000 in scholarship prizes!
  • Entry limit: First 250 entries accepted; 1 entry per student
  • Digital submissions only
  • Must be a Texas high school student to enter
  • Photo releases are required if identifiable people are included: Photo Release Form
  • Entering is FREE, and each submission will receive two (2) one-day passes to gain admission to the FWSSR grounds

Art Contest RULES AND ENTRY FORM:

Photography RULES AND ENTRY FORM:

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT JORDAN SIMONS FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS.

Subject/theme:

When creating works to enter, please take the following guidelines into consideration:
Traditional, abstract, realism, contemporary, or impressionism styles that depicts or expresses the culture of Texas and western environments, both contemporary and historical.
Some examples include but are not limited to:
  • Texas landscapes
  • Wildlife,
  • Livestock,
  • Agriculture & horticulture
  • Ranching and farming activities,
  • Iconic Fort Worth scenes
  • Legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
  • People and animals working and playing in everyday western environments

Congratulations to the 2026 FWSSR Finalists!

Grand Champion Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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