BURL GALLERY WELCOMES THE ‘REJECTED’!!

EXHIBIT DATES: 8/22/26 - 9/26/26

ARTIST RECEPTION:
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 2-4pm
Reception is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC

Like the Salon des Refusés of 1863 in Paris, Burl Gallery invites the ‘rejects’ of the Minnesota State Fair fine arts exhibition to display their rejected submission and put the authority of judgement back in the hands of their community.

The fine arts department of the Minnesota State Fair presents an annual exhibition that is the result of a juried competition. Participation is open to all living residents of Minnesota, and each may submit one work for consideration.
But! Only the works selected by the jurors are displayed
in the Fine Arts Center during the exhibition.

In 2026 a total of 3,185 pieces were submitted and only 343 were accepted.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Let the Public Judge the Legitimacy!

Throughout the duration of the exhibit, we’ll be hosting a PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD — putting the power of judgment back where it belongs: in the hands of the community. Your vote will help decide which artwork earns the people’s vote.

Come experience the work, cast your vote, and support your favorite artists.

Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays: 10am-4pm

Burl Gallery
308 Prince Street, Suite 130
Saint Paul, MN 55101