ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced his selection of “Shades of Winter” by Dean Wang, as the winner of this year’s First District Congressional Art Competition.

Dean is a junior at Century High School in Rochester. His artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for one year. The winner from each district will receive two roundtrip tickets to Washington, D.C., compliments of Southwest Airlines, to attend the official ceremony later this year honoring the Congressional Art Competition winners from across the country. 

First Place – “Shades of Winter” by Dean Wang

Artist’s Description: “Minnesota is renowned for its picturesque winters, and Southeast MN exemplifies this. Often, our winters are underappreciated. "Shades of Winter" is an oil painting capturing the serene beauty of our winters. Contrasting the cool tones of the snow, the golden sunset represents the warmth that radiates throughout winter: a magical season that unites communities. A stream flows through, melting the hues together and adding to the enchanting atmosphere. Winters unify us and create fond memories.”