Be part of the 56th Chelmsford Art Society
4th of July Art Show!
Our 4th of July Arts Festival is one of the most anticipated & best-attended art events in the area. You do not have to be a resident of Chelmsford to enter! All students in the Merrimack Valley can enter, from any town or school in the region.
Enter Now! We are so excited to see your art!!
Important Dates
Entry Deadline: Wednesday June 24th 11:59pm
*No walk in entries or payments
Art Drop Off: Saturday June 29th 10am – noon & 3pm – 5pm
Chelmsford Center for the Arts 1 North Road Chelmsford, MA
Awards Presentation & Reception:
Wednesday July 1st – 4pm – 6pm
Art Pick Up: Saturday July 4th – 1pm – 2pm
Late Art Pick Up: Monday July 6th – 1pm – 3pm
Full 4th of July Schedule
Entry Instructions
– ONE entry per student
– Entry Fee is $7.00
– Enter the grade you were in this past school year
– Enter art that you made this past school year
Example: Students in 4th grade in 2025-2026 enter as a 4th grader with art made between September 2025 and June 2026.
– All 2D and 3D media are welcome
– Art must have not been in Chelmsford Art Society shows before. All work must be original. *Artificial Intelligence Art is not accepted.
– (2D) Art should be no larger than 44″ in any direction.
– Art must be framed* OR securely matted.
– If framed please use screw eyes/D-rings and wire for hanging (sawtooth or clip frames cannot be accepted) Accepted: plexiglass or glass, metal frames, photos printed on metal. No wet paintings. Framing Information
– Fiber art and wrapped canvas do not need to be framed.
– (3D) Sculpture and 3D work must be less than 5 feet in height, 30 pounds or less, and fit within a 3×3-foot area. – Small 3D work will be on display tables, please provide a pedestal larger sculpture.
Ribbons and Awards:
First, Second, Third & Honorable Mention(s) Ribbons in each Grade Category: k-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
(grade categories may change based on entries)
Sales: Artists receive 75% and the Art Society receives a 25% All sales will be handled by the Art Society. The sales commission and the entry fees support this show and the overall work of the Chelmsford Art Society.
Liability: Neither the Art Society nor the Chelmsford Center for the Arts is responsible for the loss or damage to any work submitted for any cause. Submitting work will imply agreement on the part of the artist with this condition.
ENTER HERE!
4th of July Art Show ~ STUDENT Entry Form
Thank you for being part of our 4th of July Art Show!
Questions: email us at chelmsfordartsociety@gmail.com with the subject: 4th of July Show 2026.
This Art Show of the Chelmsford Art Society is supported by our members, local businesses and by grants from the Chelmsford, Dracut and Tyngsborough Cultural Councils; local agencies that are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
