This little piggy is going to market...

My pig is going to the State Fair!

The Minnesota State Fair is a big deal in these parts and the Art Exhibition is no exception. Every year, scads of artists from across the state apply to be in this show and unfortunately many are turned away. For the Sculpture Category there are typically 200-300 sculptors who apply and only between 20-30 get in. The other categories like painting, printmaking, drawing, ceramics and photography are even more competitive.

The jurors change every year and I myself have been a juror in the past so I know the amount of work that goes into jurying this show and the numbers of great works that just don't make the cut. I have gotten in a number of times and have won awards (including last year's First Place - Sculpture and Minnesota Museum of American Art Purchase Award!) but I've also had my share of rejections from it.

So, everytime I get in, it's a good thing and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my work amongst so many great artists and to an engaged population that really enjoys seeing the work.