Four‑Year‑Old Patient Wins “Best in Show” at Houston Rodeo Children’s Hospitals Art Contest

Four‑year‑old Maxten Escobar has been awarded Best in Show in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Children’s Hospitals Art Contest for his vibrant piece titled Rainbow Stampede. His artistic journey was recently highlighted on an ABC 13 Localish segment.

Watch the segment here: https://abc13.com/videoClip/18711069/

Rainbow Stampede is just one of many pieces Maxten has created at the Texas Children’s Cancer & Hematology Center’s art studio while undergoing treatment for leukemia. Under the guidance of Faris Foundation Art Therapist Jen Sullivan, Maxten has discovered a love for art, using each session to express himself and bring his creativity to life.

His artwork was featured in the Hayloft Gallery at NRG Center during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.