08/23/2026
Burl Gallery welcomes the “REJECTED”
Like the Salon des Refusés of 1863 in Paris, Burl Gallery hosts the ‘rejects’ of the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition and puts 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 fair. In 2026, a total of 3,185 pieces were submitted and only 343 were accepted.
EXHIBIT DATES: 8/22/26 - 9/26/26
Gallery Hours: Sat/Sun, 10am-4pm
*Free and Open to the Public
Come See the Talent on Display! Scroll left to enjoy a sampling of the incredible work created. Then, visit in person to experience the full exhibit and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!
Image 1: Samael Leopold-Sullivan, “Maw”
Image 2: Urban Landreman, “Vigil for Alex Pretti”
Image 3: Rachel Cain, “Red Bench”
Image 4: Douglas Clement, “Canticle of the Sun”
Image 5: Natasha Wayland, “His Beak Can Hold More Than His Belly Can”
Image 6: Sammi Boyd, “Turkey Vulture”
Image 7: Walli White, “Snowshoeing at Sibley State Park”
Image 8: Julie Frank, “The North Star Resistance”
Image 9: Glen Wm. Wymore, “Industrial Reflections”
Image 10: Julie Gustafson, “Taste the Ginger Flavor”
