Rejected! Exhibition

Now open for entries!!

The Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Competition jury process is complete and people are rejoicing that they received entry into the fair, or rejoicing that they can enter the Rejected! Exhibition!  If you were one of the lucky participants that was rejected, enter below!

Click Here to Enter!

This year is even better because not only are we partnering with the AZ Gallery, and Black Dog Cafe – both in Lowertown St. Paul, we are also opening the exhibition to all the competition classes (1 – 8).

If you, or your friends are considering submitting for the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Competition, in any of the classes, please do it!  Your rejection email is your ticket to entry for the 2021 Rejected! Exhibition.

See the timeline below for details.

2021 Schedule

• August 7th (11:59 pm) – Entry Deadline
• August 29th & 30th – Art Drop-off
• September 3rd  – Exhibition Opens to the Public
• September 17th – Exhibition Public Reception
• September 26th – Exhibition Closes
• September 26th & 27th – Art Pickup

Drop-off:
The AZ Gallery will be accepting work from noon to 4 pm on both days.

Pickup:
Art can be picked up starting at 4 pm Sunday and during business hours Monday.

The AZ Gallery’s current hours are:

• Friday 5pm-8pm
• Saturday 10am-4pm
• Sunday 10am-4pm

Because final images need to be professionally printed and framed, we reached out to our previous contest sponsors, and they’ve responded with discounts, and an understanding of the timeliness of the show.