The Salon, from its inception, has been a yardstick for European art, either embracing or rejecting artists, with stories shaped by those excluded.
Édouard Manet's 'Luncheon on the Grass,' now iconic, faced rejection from the 1863 Salon, paralleling contemporary efforts to showcase marginalized artists.
BWAC mirrors Salon des Refusés with its open call, allowing all rejected artists to display their works, celebrating inclusivity in a competitive art scene.
BWAC's Alicia Degener emphasizes the importance of support for rejected artists, stating, 'We didn't want people to get rejected twice,' promoting a sense of community.
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