About

As a small, women led, nonprofit gallery, our mission is to provide access to community exhibition space. 

This exhibition series intentionally has NO THEME.  We believe this encourages exploration & risk-taking in an artists practice and opens up endless possibilities. We are here to showcase an artist’s best work, what they are most proud of or what they are experimenting with within their practice. 

In adddition to no theme, we operate free of submission fees, content regulations, size or medium/material restrictions.  

We are here to promote, inspire and enable the creative process.  

All artists, doing whatever it is they do, are encouraged to apply.

Artists can submit one piece per each exhibition cycle.

SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE GOT!!!!!

Selection Criteria

The exhibitions are juried by rotating industry professionals and curated in response to the submissions accepted.

The Juror will select work for each exhibition based on commonalities found amongst the overall collection of work submitted, as well as, taking into consideration both the mastery of medium and presentation quality

Terms and Conditions

• No submission fee
• 50% commission rate
• 10% lead rate
  (If a patron contacts the gallery after exhibit close and is interested in purchasing your work, and a sale does occur, the gallery kindly asks for a 10% lead rate for facilitating contact. If artist prefers the sales is facilitated through the gallery, the standard commission rate will apply.  
• All artwork must be for sale.
• Accepted works must be hand-delivered to the gallery.  We do not accept shipped works.
• All artwork must remain in the gallery until the close of the exhibition unless otherwise arranged with a representative of the gallery
• All sales are final and processed by Burl Gallery.
• Payouts to Artists for sold artwork are processed within 30 days after the end of month in which the sale(s) occurred.  
• Any artwork not picked up by the closing date of the exhibition is subject to disposal or auction and proceeds will be considered a donation to the gallery
• Burl Gallery reserves the right to refuse artwork that does not comply with presentation standards once artwork has been delivered and inspected. We will not accept work that is damaged, has unfinished edges, or artwork that is improperly framed (seek guidance from your local frame shop). No table top photo frames are permitted.

Exhibit Dates: 1/25/25 thru 3/22/25

Key Dates: 

• Call for Art Opens: 11/1/24
• Call for Art Closes: 12/20/24
• Confirmations Sent: 1/5/25
• Artwork Drop-Off: Sunday, 1/19/25, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Artwork Pick-Up: Sunday, 3/23/25, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
  

By completing this form, you agree to comply with the above mentioned dates and times. 

Burl Gallery operates solely on volunteer labor. Please be mindful of the time ALL our volunteers are generous to provide. We have indicated the times for you so please add them to your calendars. 

The gallery schedule is extremely tight and storage is not an option.  We are working with many artists, whichs means individual exceptions for drop off/pick-up are not available.

A $10 per day storage fee will be assessed for artwork not picked up during the designated time.

* Image File | Required Naming Convention:  ARTIST NAME_ARTWORK TITLE

Originality: In consideration of the opportunity to display my work to the public, and other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, I, the undersigned artist, certify that the art that I am submitting is my original art and that I am the author and creator of such art. I acknowledge that Burl Gallery reserves the right to accept or deny any submission with or without cause.

Promotion and Publicity: I grant Burl Gallery permission to publish in all media my name, artwork, and location for use in promotion through print media, television, and the internet. I further allow Burl Gallery to release such information to other persons and entities. My name will be attributed to my pieces that are shown by Burl Gallery or other persons or entities.

Responsibility: I understand that Burl Gallery does not assume responsibility for loss or damage to my artwork(s) or the loss or damage to frames or glass, no matter how sustained. Reasonable safety and security precautions are in place to ensure added protection of my work. I also understand that Burl Gallery strongly recommends that I carry my own personal property insurance.

Artwork remains in the gallery until the end of the exhibit: I understand that if my artwork is accepted for the show the work may not be removed from the exhibition until the pickup date described in the Call for Art. It is my responsibility to notify the Burl Gallery by email of a third-party pick-up of artwork at the conclusion of the exhibition. 

Sales of Artwork: Burl Gallery is responsible for all sales transactions and the collection and filing of applicable sales tax.

I acknowledge that I have read and understood all terms contained in the description for this Call for Art and the Artist Agreement, and agree to be bound by the terms and stated expectations.

Waiver of Liability: Once I submit this form electronically, I (the artist), my heirs, successors, and assigns, shall indemnify and hold Burl Gallery and appointed officers, volunteers, and employees harmless from any and all claims, costs, and liabilities for any artwork damage, personal injury, death, or other property damage which is the result of handling and displaying the artwork the Burl Gallery. Our partners’ employees or contractors are likewise held harmless from any and all claims from the artist, heirs, successors, or assigns from any artwork damage, personal injury, death, or other property damage, and related costs and liabilities, which are the result of handling and displaying the artwork.

The Burl Gallery has been a staple of the Lowertown neighborhood in St. Paul for twenty-six years strong. In that time, we’ve worked hard to provide a space for emerging and professional artists to grow, explore and take creative risks.

We’ve committed ourselves to building a resilient & thriving community.  To do this, we need your help.

With your generous donation: 

• You will help sustain a gallery that passionately supports artists in a community driven way by providing access to exhibit space that encourages growth, exploration and creative risk taking.
• You will help provide the necessary resources to maintain an inspiring place where friends and family can enjoy free, and accessible creative experiences.