2024 HOUSTON ART CAR PARADE WINNERS
In 2024, over $15,000 was awarded to artists who participated in the Houston Art Car Parade through a judging process that looked at craftsmanship, theme, design and originality. This year's judges were former Houston Ballet Ballerina Lauren Anderson, John Michael Kohler Arts Center curator Laura Bickford, iconic Houston street artist Gonzo247, Diverseworks curator Ashley DeHoyos Sauder, and Custom Car Maker Will Robinson.
Photos by Morris Malakoff
Ann Harithas Legacy Award
GRAND TROPHY & $2,000
The Ploppet by Claire Johnson & the Ploppet Crew - #79
Scottsdale, AZ
First Place Art Cars
GRAND TROPHY & $1,500
Orange Horse by David Best - #5
Petaluma, CA
Little Horn, the Baby Rhino by Kimi Bainter - #136
Spring, TX
Car Pet by George Sacaris and Family - #182
Houston, TX
Second Place Art Cars
Mixed Media by Katie Lopez and Northland Christian School #40
Houston, TX
Temple Trip by Women Who Weld #164
Houston, TX
Ghost Slipper by Ty Eckley - #11
Houston, TX
Third Place Art Cars
Wolf Pack by Sharon Wilcutts and St. Francis Episcopal School Wolf Pack - #203
Houston, TX
Just Out for a Spin by Keith Wright and the Monday Night Supper Crowd - #217
Houston, TX
Super Hero - School Supplies by The Imani School - #41
Houston, TX
Contraptions
FIRST PLACE - $750 & GRAND TROPHY
Apocalyptic Robot Contraption = ART by Josh Waddell, 3 Bulls UPCycling - #174
Bartlesville, OK
SECOND PLACE
Fat Rat by Larry & Adriana, The Rat Pack - #156
Seabrook, TX
THIRD PLACE
Snoopy the Red Baron by Bob Wink - #81
Bellville, TX
Cycle
FIRST PLACE - $500 & GRAND TROPHY
THREE-WAY TIE
Sugar Lands' Finest by Michael Sanchez - #206
Phoenix by James Gomez - #207
Candy Apple Red by James, Liza, and Sammy Gomez - #208
Lowrider - PAINT
FIRST PLACE - $1,000 & GRAND TROPHY
La Xiflada by Yesenia Hernandez - #104
Houston, TX
SECOND PLACE
Southern Look by Daniel Perez - #209
Houston, TX
THIRD PLACE
Side Chick by Christian Rodriguez - #100
Houston, TX
Lowrider - PERFORMANCE
FIRST PLACE - $1,000 & GRAND TROPHY
Psycho by Israel De La Garza - #102
Houston, TX
SECOND PLACE
El Bandolero by Dennis Bandolero - #99
Houston, TX
THIRD PLACE
Bust A Move by Vicki Sapon - #90
Houston, TX
SLAB
FIRST PLACE - $1,000 & GRAND TROPHY
Sweet 62 by Bernard Johnson - #230
Houston, TX
Music
FIRST PLACE - $500 & GRAND TROPHY
The SWAT Bus by Ken Crimmins & Super Wacky Art Team - #269
Houston, TX
Painted Cars
FIRST PLACE - $1,000 & GRAND TROPHY
Siren Song by Gary McGaughy & Carnes Parade Krewe - #280
Friendswood, TX
SECOND PLACE
Rosy by Mary Forbes - #52
Houston, TX
THIRD PLACE
Elemental State of Mind by Me Heuman - #55
Port Orchard, WA
Performance
FIRST PLACE - $500 & GRAND TROPHY
SuperHappyFunLand Cardboard Puppet Truck by Arthur Brian - #150
Houston, TX
Political Statement
FIRST PLACE - $500 & GRAND TROPHY
Don't Have a Cow by Kim Hammond - #218
Kingwood, TX
Youth Group
FIRST PLACE - $1,000 & GRAND TROPHY
Es Una Tradicion "It's a Tradition" by Kerrianne Clabaugh & Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology High School Visual Arts Team - #12
Houston, TX
SECOND PLACE
Beetlejuice by Teresa Megahan and Tanglewood Middle School - #15
Houston, TX
THIRD PLACE
You've Got to Let them Grow by Kimberly Grimmer and Garden Oaks Montessori - #26
Houston, TX
Daily Driver
FIRST PLACE - $1,000 & GRAND TROPHY
Paisley Chaos by Richard Tuthill - #143
Houston, TX
SECOND PLACE
Scrappy the Truck by Elizabeth Burnham & JD Metals - #129
Houston, TX
THIRD PLACE
Tiny Tesla by Cody Hovland - #186
Houston, TX
Commercial Entry
FIRST PLACE
Howl and Splash at Great Wolf Lodge by RootLab with Great Wolf Lodge Texas Gulf Coast
Houston, TX
Special Designations
Hard Luck Award
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Houston, TX
Orange Show Special Mention
The Sunflower by Joe Haden - #163
Crockett, TX
Best Party While Driving
Ranger Ted and the Space Dinosaurs by Joseph Blanchard and the Galactic Cruisers - #168
Baytown, TX
Rockstar Rookie
Carro de Los Muertos by Citaly Estrada and Ortiz Middle School Art Monsters - #14
Houston, TX
Put More Stuff on It
Adventures of Huskies at Willow Waterhole by Victoria Tarkington and Westbury Art Car Club at Westbury High School - #18
Houston, TX
