2025 HOUSTON ART CAR PARADE WINNERS
In 2025, over $16,000 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 Daniel Anguilu – one of Houston’s favorite street artists, Bryan Benedict – Mattel Hot Wheels designer, Ann Hatch – Philanthropist, ceramicist from San Francisco, Voodoo Larry – “Kustom” Car Builder and pinstriper, Kelly Moran – Houston painter, ceramicist and textile artist, Will Robinson – custom carmaker and Orange Show board member.
Photos by Charlie Ewing
Ann Harithas Legacy Award
GRAND TROPHY & $2,000
Something To Dream About by Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center High School Visual Arts led by Kerrianne Clabaugh & Wendy Bejarano – # 20
Houston, TX
First Place Art Cars
GRAND TROPHY & $1,500
Joy Ride by Nancy Josephson – #180
New York City, NY
Glubbey by Andrew Glubbey - #139
Merritt Island, FL
The Galaxy Glider Project by Chris Wollard - #134
Houston, TX
Second Place Art Cars
Madonna Iguana by Kimi Bainter #177
Spring, TX
Big Noise from Biloxi by Artist David Best with Gregory Fleeman / Current Steward Evelyn Fasnacht #72
Houston, TX
Boat Car by Eli Self - #125
Houston, TX
Third Place Art Cars
Kat BaLu by Queen Becky - #109
Houston, TX
Tesseracto by Rickey F. Polidore Jr. - #254
Houston, TX
Steely Dan by Joseph Blanchard and the Galactic Cruisers - #173
Houston, TX
Contraption
BEST - $750 & GRAND TROPHY
SkulBarrow - son of Meta by George Hixon - #183
Houston, TX
Cycle
BEST - $500 & GRAND TROPHY
The Big Top by Anyssa Flores and Heights High School Art Club - #55
Houston, TX
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Lowrider - PAINT
FIRST PLACE - $1,000 & GRAND TROPHY
El Illegal by David Cruz with the Law Office of Joe Rodriguez - #212
Houston, TX
SECOND PLACE
El Dandolero by Dennis Enamorado with the Law Office of Joe Ray Rodriguez - #205
Houston, TX
THIRD PLACE
Lover Boy by Victor Cruz with the Law Office of Joe Ray Rodriguez - #221
Houston, TX
Lowrider - PERFORMANCE
FIRST PLACE - $1,000 & GRAND TROPHY
Enamorado by Marvin Enamorado - #223
Houston, TX
SECOND PLACE
El Calabera by Saul Cruz - #210
Houston, TX
THIRD PLACE
La Side-Chick by Christian Rodriguez - #227
Houston, TX
SLAB
FIRST PLACE - $1,000 & GRAND TROPHY
Beyoncélac by Bernard Johnson & Texas Wire Wheels - #2
Houston, TX
Music
FIRST PLACE - $500 & GRAND TROPHY
Super Happy Fun Land "Fantasy Escape" Blue Dragon Puppet Truck - #140
Houston, TX
Painted Cars
FIRST PLACE - $1,000 & GRAND TROPHY
Rattle Can Red by Hp Dodge - #199
League City, TX
SECOND PLACE
Celestial Cruiser by Sach Murray with UP Art Studio (Noah & Elia Quiles) - #79
Houston, TX
THIRD PLACE
Sheila by Lindsay Orinn (@Flamgu) - #141
On the road
Performance
FIRST PLACE - $500 & GRAND TROPHY
Cougar Theatre Meets Bikini Bottom by Raymond Blanchard and Crosby One Act Players of Crosby High School Theatre - #150
Crosby, TX
Political Statement
FIRST PLACE - $500 & GRAND TROPHY
Save HISD by Jessica Catrett & Houston Stitching Together - #66
Kingwood, TX
Youth Group K - 5th Grade
FIRST PLACE - $750 & GRAND TROPHY
Harvard Elementary School's Time Machine - #31
Houston, TX
SECOND PLACE
The Imani School - #36
Houston, TX
THIRD PLACE
Dinarabic by Justin Larson with Arabic Immersion Magnet School - #30
Houston, TX
Youth Group 6th - 12th Grade
FIRST PLACE - $750 & GRAND TROPHY
The Ram by Cavan Leerkamp and Elsik High School - #22
Houston, TX
SECOND PLACE
Blaze by Becky Mustachio and Spring Forest Middle School - #45
Houston, TX
THIRD PLACE
The Time Machine by Teresa Megahan and Tanglewood Middle School - #13
Houston, TX
Daily Driver
FIRST PLACE - $1,000 & GRAND TROPHY
Penelope by Felizabeth Smiley - #261
Houston, TX
FIRST PLACE - $1,000 & GRAND TROPHY
Spirited Away by Amanda Bankey & Jackie Valorie - #49
Houston, TX
SECOND PLACE
Mama Naco's Lady Dragon Wagon by Jessica Hanohano - #247
Houston, TX
SECOND PLACE
Magic Mustage by Kim Ritter and the Glitter Ritters - #161
Houston, TX
THIRD PLACE
Follow me to Woodstock by Victoria & Rob Rodon - #97
Houston, TX
THIRD PLACE
Splitting Coccolithophore by Alicia Kahn - #244
Houston, TX
Sponsor Entry
BEST
The Candy Car by Big C Auto Sales and Rembers Auto Collision - #111
Houston, TX
