The Minnesota State Fair Foundation invites you to First Glance, a kick-off celebration of Minnesota Fine Art the Tuesday before the State Fair.
First Glance is a private preview of the nationally acclaimed juried Fine Arts Exhibition featuring more than 300 works by Minnesota artists. First Glance is a ticketed event prior to the Artists’ Preview.
Artwork in the Fine Arts Exhibition can be purchased at First Glance and throughout the fair. A portion of the proceeds from First Glance registration and each piece of art sold during First Glance and the fair benefits the Foundation, helping fund Studio: Here, improvements to the Fine Arts Center and funding an award.
Oscar by Brian Berle
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025
5 p.m. Opening – 6 p.m. Program
Fine Arts Center, Minnesota State Fairgrounds