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Burl Art Gallery Burl Gallery is a community gallery located in the Northern Warehouse in Lowertown St. Paul, MN.

Founded in 1997, the Argyle Zebra Gallery has sustained itself as a nonprofit community gallery for nearly twenty-five years, providing a public space for artists to explore, grow and take creative risks.

The 4th (and final) cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 is now on display Burl Gallery.𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘...
10/24/2026

The 4th (and final) cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 is now on display Burl Gallery.

𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗩

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 10.3.26 – 11.14.26
🕙 Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free & open to the public

𝟴𝟳 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗥𝗧.  𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟴𝟳 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦.

In art, “𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲” refers to the fundamental qualities that give an artwork its artistic merit and unique identity, such as its emotional impact, beauty, or symbolic meaning.  It is the intrinsic, intangible quality that defines the work, which can be felt as a “good feeling” when experienced.  It is the crucial element that transcends a work’s function, purpose, or mere physical composition to create a profound and universal connection with the viewer. 

“Art is ruled uniquely by the imagination. Images are its only wealth. It does not classify objects, it does not pronounce them real or imaginary, does not qualify them does not define them; it feels and presents them”.  ~Benedetto Croce

Image 1: Brandon Lutterman, “Migration”
Image 2: Meranda Turbak, “Bakery Department”
Image 3: Flor Duran, “Rhapsody”
Image 4: Beyan, “Extrinsia”
Image 5: Jo Ann Hendricks Studio & Gallery, “Red LeRoy”
Image 6: Arnold Taranto Photography, “Ocean Blvd.”
Image 7: Christopher Palbicki, “Board to Death”
Image 8: Ann Wolfe, “Nature’s American Flag”
Image 9: Ron Ausen, “Lantern Lamp”
Image 10: Charlene Ridlon, “Sunset in Kandiyohi County”

To visit our website, click on linktr.ee in our bio, and select EXHIBITS

The 4th (and final) cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 is now on display Burl Gallery.𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘...
10/11/2026

The 4th (and final) cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 is now on display Burl Gallery.

𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗩

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 10.3.26 – 11.14.26
🕙 Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free & open to the public

𝟴𝟳 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗥𝗧.  𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟴𝟳 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦.

In art, “𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲” refers to the fundamental qualities that give an artwork its artistic merit and unique identity, such as its emotional impact, beauty, or symbolic meaning.  It is the intrinsic, intangible quality that defines the work, which can be felt as a “good feeling” when experienced.  It is the crucial element that transcends a work’s function, purpose, or mere physical composition to create a profound and universal connection with the viewer. 

“Art is ruled uniquely by the imagination. Images are its only wealth. It does not classify objects, it does not pronounce them real or imaginary, does not qualify them does not define them; it feels and presents them”.  ~Benedetto Croce

Image 1: Timbuktu, “Info Dump”
Image 2: Daniel B. L***r, “Poetic Poems”
Image 3: Beth Lowe, “Focus on the Beauty”
Image 4: M.Lagnaoui, “The Birthday Party”
Image 5: Rachel Cain, “The Essence of Autumn 32”
Image 6: MK Peterson, “Unpredictable (like humans)”
Image 7: Colleen Cosgrove, “Tenacious”
Image 8: Emily Talley, “Pivotal Moment”
Image 9: Wendy Wyatt, “After Marimekko”
Image 10: Joyce Loney, “Shall We Walk?”

To visit our website, click on linktr.ee in our bio, and select EXHIBITS

The 4th (and final) cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 is now on display Burl Gallery.𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘...
10/10/2026

The 4th (and final) cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 is now on display Burl Gallery.

𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗩

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 10.3.26 – 11.14.26
🕙 Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free & open to the public

𝟴𝟳 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗥𝗧.  𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟴𝟳 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦.

In art, “𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲” refers to the fundamental qualities that give an artwork its artistic merit and unique identity, such as its emotional impact, beauty, or symbolic meaning.  It is the intrinsic, intangible quality that defines the work, which can be felt as a “good feeling” when experienced.  It is the crucial element that transcends a work’s function, purpose, or mere physical composition to create a profound and universal connection with the viewer. 

“Art is ruled uniquely by the imagination. Images are its only wealth. It does not classify objects, it does not pronounce them real or imaginary, does not qualify them does not define them; it feels and presents them”.  ~Benedetto Croce

Image 1: Keith Braafladt, “Ravenna”
Image 2: Darrell Hagan, “The Canoodle”
Image 3: Jaime Llewellyn, “Galactic Surge”
Image 4: Catherine L. Johnson, “INSEEDTIME / ISEEME #17”
Image 5: Shona Dockter, “Alabaster Crown”
Image 6: Jorge Munoz, “Cobalt Blue Whale”
Image 7: Eric Zuccola, “Awaiting Additional Instructions”
Image 8: Amy Ouradnik, “Peonies”
Image 9: Mike Schatz, “Blue Trees #1”
Image 10: Rebecca Wynia, “Borrowed Light”

To visit our website, click on linktr.ee in our bio, and select EXHIBITS

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The 4th (and final) cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 is now on display Burl Gallery.𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘...
10/04/2026

The 4th (and final) cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 is now on display Burl Gallery.

𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗩

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 10.3.26 – 11.14.26
🕙 Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free & open to the public

𝟴𝟳 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗥𝗧.  𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟴𝟳 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦.

In art, “𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲” refers to the fundamental qualities that give an artwork its artistic merit and unique identity, such as its emotional impact, beauty, or symbolic meaning.  It is the intrinsic, intangible quality that defines the work, which can be felt as a “good feeling” when experienced.  It is the crucial element that transcends a work’s function, purpose, or mere physical composition to create a profound and universal connection with the viewer. 

“Art is ruled uniquely by the imagination. Images are its only wealth. It does not classify objects, it does not pronounce them real or imaginary, does not qualify them does not define them; it feels and presents them”.  ~Benedetto Croce

Image 1: Elizabeth Neilson, “Anastasia: The Resurrector”
Image 2: Daniel Hendricksen, “Sublime 1”
Image 3: Barbara Palmer, “Simply Being”
Image 4: Sam Meersman, “Forge”
Image 5: Sushila Anderson, “Rose Garden”
Image 6: Karen Aldrich, “Duck”
Image 7: Kiddus Kebede, “Hissing Black Cat”
Image 8: Maya Boo, “My Radiance Flows”
Image 9: Yulia Sholomova, “Tenderness That Holds”
Image 10: Sarah Boyle Carmack, “Bug Party”

To visit our website, click on linktr.ee in our bio, and select EXHIBITS

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The 4th & final cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘, 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!!!
𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗩
🗓 10.3.26 – ...
10/03/2026

The 4th & final cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘, 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!!!


𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗩

🗓 10.3.26 – 11.14.26
🕙 Saturdays & Sundays | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free + open to the public

Come experience the exhibition and spend time with work that speaks, challenges, and stays with you.

🖼 “Sapling” — Mandy

In art, “𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲” refers to the fundamental qualities that give an artwork its artistic merit and unique identity, such as its emotional impact, beauty, or symbolic meaning.  It is the intrinsic, intangible quality that defines the work, which can be felt as a “good feeling” when experienced.  It is the crucial element that transcends a work’s function, purpose, or mere physical composition to create a profound and universal connection with the viewer. 

“Art is ruled uniquely by the imagination. Images are its only wealth. It does not classify objects, it does not pronounce them real or imaginary, does not qualify them does not define them; it feels and presents them”.  ~Benedetto Croce

✨ 𝟴𝟳 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀
✨ 𝟴𝟳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀

Please join us on this 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.🎨

To visit our website, click on linktr.ee in our bio, and select EXHIBITS. 

https://burlartgallery.org/exhibits

𝗥𝗘𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 - 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗡!!!In the spirit of the Salon des Refusés, we hosted a People’s Choice Award throughout...
09/26/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 - 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗡!!!

In the spirit of the Salon des Refusés, we hosted a People’s Choice Award throughout the exhibit — an award chosen entirely by the public.

🎉 Congratulations to our top-voted artists! Your work resonated deeply with the community — well deserved!!!

1st Place: Bailey Tessier, “Irreplaceable”
2nd Place: Kristin Williams, “Reflect”
3rd Place: Norman Sisson, “Elegant Survival”

🎨 To ALL our Rejected Artists. Please know your work is legitimate.

REJECTED is not about failure — it’s about courage. It’s about the tenacity to keep creating when your work is misunderstood, dismissed, or ignored. It’s about recognizing that rejection isn’t the end of the story — it’s often the beginning of something braver and more honest.

We hope you all will keep creating beautiful things.

Burl Gallery welcomes the “REJECTED”Like the Salon des Refusés of 1863 in Paris, Burl Gallery hosts the ‘rejects’ of the...
09/26/2026

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: Blackduck, “Guernica Monopoly”
Image 2: Mark Cosimini, “American Altar Piece II”
Image 3: Gwyn Buck, “A Wolf at the Door”
Image 4: Kelly Duzan, “Mark’s Toilet”
Image 5: Peter D’Ascoli, “Original American Influence”
Image 6: Jesse Green, “That Trump Talk”
Image 7: Will Wright, “City Silence”
Image 8: Jessica Wild, “Radiance of Argus”
Image 9: Pat Owen, “Abduction in St. Paul”
Image 10: Sean O’Mara, “Gooseberry Glow”

Burl Gallery welcomes the “REJECTED”Like the Salon des Refusés of 1863 in Paris, Burl Gallery hosts the ‘rejects’ of the...
09/20/2026

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: Maddie Rode, “Neighbor”
Image 2: Tom Olmscheid, “Shrouded In Fog”
Image 3: Helen Gilbertson, “Fish Friends”
Image 4: Amy R. Clark, “On the Patio”
Image 5: Wenda Ballinger, “Red Grill and Mine Tailings, Maple Grove
Image 6: Melissa Deeg, “Repel, Tarry Not, Uphold”
Image 7: Nick Motter, “The Cities”
Image 8: Stephen McGraw, “Sleepy Eye Memories”
Image 9: Robert Ball;, “Brooklyn Bridge and One WTC”
Image 10: Leir Emery, ”Spring”
Image 11: Tomkin Coleman, “Service Dogs in Red, White and Blue”
Image 12: Lynette K. Black, “The Journey”
Image 13: John Beaudine, “No ICE”

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308 Prince Street, Suite 130
Saint Paul, MN
55101

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16512243757

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