Burl Art Gallery

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 3nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display Burl Gallery.Aesthetic ESSENCE III

🗓 Exhib...
06/14/2026

The 3nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display Burl Gallery.

Aesthetic ESSENCE III

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 6.6.26 – 8.8.26
🕙 Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free & open to the public

64 original pieces of ART.  Created by 64 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: PM Baird, “Woman w/Freckles”
Image 2: Leslie A Batt-Lutz, “Sea Goddess”
Image 3: Gregory A Gilbert, “Blooming Prairie Tree”
Image 4: Dylan Novak, “Untitled”
Image 5: Joseph Marxen, “The Call of Poseidon”
Image 6: Natasha Wayland, “Great Egret”

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

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The 3nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display Burl Gallery.Aesthetic ESSENCE III

🗓 Exhib...
06/13/2026

The 3nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display Burl Gallery.

Aesthetic ESSENCE III

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 6.6.26 – 8.8.26
🕙 Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free & open to the public

64 original pieces of ART.  Created by 64 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: David A. Amdur, “Ole Bull”
Image 2: Liane Bromer, “Moon Jar”
Image 3: Joyce Loney, “Resilience”
Image 4: Jen Shaffer, “instance collage no 7 (gala)”
Image 5: Kay Marcotte, “Casablanca Lily”
Image 6: Eric Zuccola, “Take Shelter”

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The 3rd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE, opens today!
𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 III
🗓 6.6.26 – 8.8.26
🕙 S...
06/06/2026

The 3rd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE, opens today!

𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 III

🗓 6.6.26 – 8.8.26
🕙 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.

🖼 “The Wink” — .martin.art

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

✨ 64 O𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 W𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀
✨ 64 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

The 2nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display Aesthetic ESSENCE II

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 4.4....
05/17/2026

The 2nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display

Aesthetic ESSENCE II

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 4.4.26 – 5.30.26
🕙 Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free & open to the public

66 original pieces of ART.  Created by 66 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: Darrell Hagan, “Dressed to Receive”
Image 2: Mandy Chowen, “The Big Hill”
Image 3: Karen Ask, “Broken”
Image 4: Billie Poorman, “Iktómi’s Endgame: The Virgin’s Genesis”
Image 5: Jesse D. Lang, “Theseus and the Minotaur”
Image 6: Marcela Rodriguez Aguilar, “Oveja Azul | Blue Ewe”

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

The 2nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display Aesthetic ESSENCE II

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 4.4....
05/16/2026

The 2nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display

Aesthetic ESSENCE II

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 4.4.26 – 5.30.26
🕙 Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free & open to the public

66 original pieces of ART.  Created by 66 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: Stuart R. Raymond, “Cosmopolitan”
Image 2: Shona Dockter, “Pink Sky I”
Image 3: Jenny Stice, “No Desire to Have”
Image 4: Pierangela Garau, “Sa Soha, Throwing the Rope”
Image 5: Richard Stryker, “The Overlook”
Image 6: Anne Landreman, “Expedition”

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

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☀️ The BURL patio is OPEN! ✨
Come spend a beautiful Saturday/Sunday morning in Lowertown, Saint Paul 🏙️💛
🛍️ Stroll throu...
05/10/2026

☀️ The BURL patio is OPEN! ✨

Come spend a beautiful Saturday/Sunday morning in Lowertown, Saint Paul 🏙️💛

🛍️ Stroll through the indoor + outdoor — fresh flowers, local veggies & all the market magic 🌷🥬🍓🐝

🎨 Explore local art at , & in the

🥐🥟🌮 🥯🍳Come hungry and grab something delicious from , , & the ✨

☀️🧡 Relax at our patio tables and watch the neighborhood buzz by 🚶‍♀️🚲🌸

✨Lowertown is one of Saint Paul’s best kept secrets—come experience it!

The 2nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display Aesthetic ESSENCE II

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 4.4....
05/09/2026

The 2nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display

Aesthetic ESSENCE II

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 4.4.26 – 5.30.26
🕙 Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free & open to the public

66 original pieces of ART.  Created by 66 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: Tom Westberg, “Soul of Fire”
Image 2: Katiana Shovelain, “Gentle”
Image 3: Mark Cosimini, “Allegory of the Haves and Have Nots IV”
Image 4: Karen Aldrich, “Just Keep Screaming”
Image 5: BlackDuck, “Pinocchio”
Image 6: Catherine L. Johnson, “escape / ih-skeyp II”

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

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The 2nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display Aesthetic ESSENCE II

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 4.4....
05/03/2026

The 2nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display

Aesthetic ESSENCE II

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 4.4.26 – 5.30.26
🕙 Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free & open to the public

66 original pieces of ART.  Created by 66 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: Mary Catherine Solberg, “Tequila”
Image 2: Jessa Holmes, “Melch, Grubby Little Guy”
Image 3: Rachel Cain, “Stone on Beach”
Image 4: Catherine Kober, “The Holy Napkin”
Image 5: Susan Costello Sepulveda, “Vernal”
Image 6: Selvi M. Bunce, “Boredom is a Sin”

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

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The 2nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display Aesthetic ESSENCE II

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 4.4....
05/02/2026

The 2nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display

Aesthetic ESSENCE II

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 4.4.26 – 5.30.26
🕙 Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free & open to the public

66 original pieces of ART.  Created by 66 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: Chloe Briggs, “The Stranger”
Image 2: Brian Albert Casteleyn, “Have Mercy”
Image 3: Caitlyn Fung, “Blooming Cacti”
Image 4: Jayson King, “Colares”
Image 5: Kay Marcotte, “Agave at Dawn”
Image 6: C Miller, “Blue Beetles”

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

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The 2nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display Aesthetic ESSENCE II

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 4.4....
04/26/2026

The 2nd cycle of our 2026 curatorial series, Aesthetic ESSENCE is on display

Aesthetic ESSENCE II

🗓 Exhibit Dates: 4.4.26 – 5.30.26
🕙 Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm
🎟 Free & open to the public

66 original pieces of ART.  Created by 66 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: Phillip Schmidt, “Split Rock Rhapsody”
Image 2: James McCrory, “Shift”
Image 3: Jennifer Andrus, “Do You Have ‘Hop on Pop’?”
Image 4: Andrea Canter, “Daffodils”
Image 5: Perilla Zuniga, “A Whale’s Dream”
Image 6: Julie Deneen, “Cottagecore Quilt”
Image 7: Richard Swanson, “Union Liberty Honor”

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

Address

308 Prince Street, Suite 130
Saint Paul, MN
55101

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16512243757

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