Click on any of our past winners below to visit their page and see pictures and samples of the publicity that was generated, along with the winning art and/or writing created by each child for the Children’s International Arts Festival or the RGV Children’s Arts Festival or the South Texas Children’s Arts Festival.
2021-22 South Texas Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Elisabeth Taylor
Five-year-old Elisabeth Taylor won a week for her family at the Holiday Inn Beach Resort at South Padre Island.
2021-22 South Texas Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Analyssa Smith
At the age of 10, Analyssa Smith WON a week at Isla Grand Beach Resort at South Padre Island for her family.
2020-21 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Chloe Salazar
At the age of 8, Chloe Salazar won a week for her family at Holiday Inn Resort Beachfront South Padre Island.
2020-21 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Daniela Flores
At the age of 10, Daniela Flores entered the RGV Children’s Arts Festival. She won a week for her family at Isla Grand Beach Resort in South Padre Island, Texas.
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2019-20 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Ana Ponce
At the age of 10, Ana Ponce entered the RGV Children’s Arts Festival. She won a week for her family at Isla Grand Beach Resort in South Padre Island, Texas.
2019-20 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Mollie Mae Hernandez
At the age of 6, Mollie Mae Hernandez won a week for her family at Beach Resort at South Padre Island and Beach Park at Isla Blanca in South Padre Island, Texas.
Kids ages 5-12 who live or attend school in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas are eligible… IF they enter! See details HERE.
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2018-19 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Jaylen Cain
At the age of 9, Jaylen Cain won a week for her family at Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Beach Resort in South Padre Island, Texas.
2018-19 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Galilee Curling
At the age of 11, Galilee Curling won a week for her family at Isla Grand Beach Resort in South Padre Island, Texas.
2017-18 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Sophia Villarreal
At the age of 10, Sophia Villarreal won a week for her family at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch in Sandpoint, Idaho.
2017-18 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Leah Leal
At the age of 8, Leah Leal won a week for her family at Cherokee Park Ranch in Livermore, Colorado.
2016-17 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Claire Bauer
At the age of 12, Claire Bauer won a week for her family at Medicine Bow Lodge & Adventure Guest Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming.
2016-17 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Briana Benavides
At the age of 7, Briana Benavides won a week for her family at Coulter Lake Guest Ranch in Rifle, Colorado.
2015-16 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Maggie McCoy
At the age of 11, Maggie McCoy won a week for her family at Medicine Bow Lodge & Adventure Guest Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming.
2015-16 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Danella Prinkey-Vizcarra
At the age of 6, Danella Prinkey-Vizcarra won a week for her family at Coulter Lake Guest Ranch in Rifle, Colorado.
2014-15 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Lauren Powell
At the age of 10, Lauren Powell won a week for her family at Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch in Parshall, Colorado.
2013-14 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Angela Martinez
At the age of 12, Angela Martinez won a week for her family at Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch in Parshall, Colorado.
2012-13 RGV Children’s Arts Festival Winner: Colton Hughes
At the age of 11, Colton Hughes won a week for his family at Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch in Parshall, Colorado.
2009-10 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Caroline Green
At the age of 7, Caroline Green won a week for her family at Coulter Lake Guest Ranch in Rifle, Colorado.
2009-10 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Brianna Chace
At the age of 11, Brianna Chace won a week for her family at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch in Sandpoint, Idaho.
2009-10 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Reecie Wise
At the age of 8, Reecie Wise won a week for her family at Runamuk Guest Ranch in Roundup, Montana.
2009-10 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Sofia Angelini
At the age of 7, Sofia Angelini won a week for her family at The Hilltop Ranch in Jamesville, New York.
2009-10 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Drew Sigler
At the age of 7, Drew Sigler won a week for his family at Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch in Parshall, Colorado.
2009-10 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Lydia Bird
At the age of 12, Lydia Bird won a week for her family at Medicine Bow Lodge in Saratoga, Wyoming.
2009-10 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Addison Nichols
At the age of 11, Addison Nichols won a week for his family at Red Horse Mountain Guest Ranch in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
2008-09 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Alexandria Dubinin
At the age of 12, Alexandria Dubinin won a week for her family at Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch in Yucca, Arizona.
2008-09 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Alyssa Andres
At the age of 9, Alyssa Andres won a week for her family at Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch in Parshall, Colorado.
2008-09 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Amber Dunn
At the age of 11, Amber Dunn won a week for her family at Coulter Lake Guest Ranch in Rifle, Colorado.
2008-09 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Riley Hanagan
At the age of 11, Riley Hanagan won a week for her family at Medicine Bow Lodge in Saratoga, Wyoming.
2008-09 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Micah Benoit
At the age of 9, Micah Benoit won a week for her family at The Hilltop Ranch in Jamesville, New York.
2008-09 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Wyatt Stulac
At the age of 6, Wyatt Stulac won a week for his family at Tumbling River Ranch in Grant, Colorado.
2008-09 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Jennifer Novey
At the age of 10, Jennifer Novey won a week for her family at Red Horse Mountain in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
2008-09 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Daniel Carr
At the age of 12, Daniel Carr won a week for his family at Rainbow Trout Ranch in Antonito, Colorado.
2007-08 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Clarissa Magley
At the age of 12, Clarissa Magley won a week for her family at Sweet Grass Ranch in Big Timber, Montana.
2007-08 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Hannah Levin
At the age of 7, Hannah Levin won a week for her family at Latigo Ranch in Kremmling, Colorado.
2007-08 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Stephen Brackley
At the age of 10, Stephen Brackley won a week for his family at Tarryall River Ranch in Lake George, Colorado.
2007-08 Children’s International Arts Festival Winner: Sarah Wickenhauser
At the age of 11, Sarah Wickenhauser won a week for her family at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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