(Washington, D.C.)– A Spirit Lake High School senior is this year’s winner of the annual Fifth District Congressional Art Contest.
A piece by Ethan Carlson was selected by Iowa art professionals as the top submission in the competition.
Carlson’s winning piece, titled “Blue Eyed Metaphor”, will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year along with the other winning entries from congressional districts across the country.
Carlson will be flown to Washington, D.C. to attend a congressional reception June 24th, courtesy of Southwest Airlines.
Ethan is the son of Tom Carlson of Humboldt and Lauri Carlson of Spirit Lake.
