REJECTED
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 2025, a total of 2,836 pieces were submitted and only 336 were accepted.
Throughout the duration of the exhibit, we’ll be hosting a PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD, and your vote will help highlight a standout piece. Come enjoy the work and support your favorite artists.
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