Be part of The 55th Chelmsford Art Society
4th of July Art Show!
Our 4th of July Arts Festival is one of the most anticipated and best-attended art events in the area. Everyone can enter, adults and students, professionals & artists entering a show for the first time.
You do not have to be a resident of Chelmsford to enter, and Membership is not required to participate.
Enter Now! We are so excited to see your art!!
Important Dates:
Deadline for Online Entry: Sunday June 22nd 11:59pm
*NO walk in entries or payments
Art Drop Off:
Thursday June 26th 10am – noon & 5pm – 7pm
Chelmsford Center for the Arts
1 North Road Chelmsford, MA
Student Reception & Awards Presentation –
Tuesday July 1st – 4pm – 6pm
Full 4th of July Schedule
End of Show / Art Pick Up – Friday July 4th – 1pm – 2pm
Late Art Pick Up – Saturday July 5th – 1pm – 4pm
Submission Information
One entry per student.
All 2D and 3D media welcome.* Art must have not been in Chelmsford Art Society shows in the last four years and with subject matter suitable for general patrons and children. All work must be original.
-Student Art can be securely matted or framed.
-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, fiber art, wrapped canvas. No wet paintings. Framing Information
(2D) Art should be no larger than 44″ in any direction.
(3D) Sculpture and 3-dimensional work must be less than 7 feet in height, 90 pounds or less, and fit within a 3×3 foot area.
Small 3D work will be on display tables, please provide a pedestal larger sculptures.
*Artificial Intelligence Art is not accepted.
Fees:
Students: $7.00 per entry – one entry limit
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.
Prizes:
Student Show
Grade categories k-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
First Second, Third and Honorable Mention ~ Ribbons & Prizes
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.
Thank you for being part of our 4th of July Art Show!
For more information, or to volunteer to help with the show, email us at chelmsfordartsociety@gmail.com with the
Subject Line: 4th of July Show 2025.
This Art Show of the Chelmsford Art Society is supported by our members, local businesses and by a grants from the Chelmsford, Dracut and Westford Cultural Councils, local agencies that are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
