(FOX 9) - They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

But when it comes to some works of art , just being seen can be a victory in and of itself.

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What we know:

Doug Flanders and Associates near 50th and France is one of two fine arts galleries holding State Fair rejects shows over the next few weeks.

"We love the community gathering and the spirit, and it's kind of a preview to the state fair too and just Minnesotans getting excited for the end of summer," said Syril McNally, gallery director at Douglas Flanders & Associates Fine Arts Gallery.

Not taking no for an answer

The backstory:

McNally says nearly 3,000 artistic creations were submitted to the fair's fine arts competition this year, but only about 340 were accepted, so the gallery decided to hold

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