The crop art competition has been part of the Minnesota State Fair since 1965 and has grown in popularity both in the number of entries and the level of interest by Fair visitors. In 2025, there were 451 pieces submitted to the Fair and it’s not unusual to have to stand in a substantial line to see the entries. You may not know that several people affiliated with the Legislature have contributed entries in the last few years.
The Library invites you to our space on the third floor of the Minnesota Senate Building (room 3238) for a chance to view crop art up-close, and with no line!
A current legislator and several current and former legislative staff have selected works on display:
- Charlotte Ferlic, House Research Department
- Rep. Athena Hollins
- Joel Alter, former evaluator at the Office of the Legislative Auditor
- Jennifer Nelson, MMB and former House staff
- Elaine Settergren, Legislative Reference Library
The exhibit is open now and runs through early January 2026. Current hours are posted on the library's hours and locations page.
The image seen here is a piece by Charlotte Ferlic in 2024.