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2026 EVENT SCHEDULE
Chelmsford Art Society & Town of Chelmsford

WEDNESDAY JULY 1st

Chelmsford Center for the Arts
Chelmsford Art Society
Awards Ceremony & Reception
4pm – 6pm ~ Student Show
6pm – 8pm ~ Adult Show
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THURSDAY JULY 2nd

Chelmsford Center for the Arts
5pm – 8pm Chelmsford Art Society ~ Art Shows Open
Wonderful Art & Great Raffles!
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FRIDAY JULY 3rd

Chelmsford Center for the Arts
3pm – 9pm Chelmsford Art Society ~ Art Shows Open

Town Center Common
5pm – 8pm Kiddie Train Rides – Rotary Club (Public Gardens)
5pm – 9pm Country Fair – Chelmsford Lions Club
7pm – 8:30pm Chelmsford Community Band Concert
6:00 PM: Suburbanettes Twirl Team
5pm – 7pm Jilly Martin Country Music Concert

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SATURDAY JULY 4th ~ INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Chelmsford Center for the Arts
8:30am ~ 1pm Chelmsford Art Society ~ Art Shows Open
11:30am ~ Raffle Winners & Popular Vote Award announced!

Town Center Common
8:30am Flag Raising
8am – noon Country Fair – Chelmsford Lions Club
9:30am John Carson 2-Mile Road Race
10am Independence Day Parade

Town Events Coordinated by the
Chelmsford Parade Committee

Summer Members Show 2026
July 6th – August 3rd
Chelmsford Library 
Join now and be part of this show and the Chelmsford Art Society! We have Artists and Supporters of the Arts from all over the Merrimack Valley and Southern NH.We welcome every level of artist from those entering a show for the first time to full time professionals.  

Enter Now! We are so excited to see your art!!

Important Dates:

Entry Deadline: Wednesday June 24th at 11:59pm
*No walk in entries or payments

Art Drop Off: Monday July 6th 1pm – 3pm
Chelmsford Library 25 Boston Rd. Chelmsford, MA 

Reception ~ Party!: Thursday July 16th  – 6pm – 8pm

Art Pick Up: Monday August 3rd – 1pm – 3pm

Entry Information
– Two Entries per member
– All 2D and 3D media welcome. 
– Art must have not been in Chelmsford Art Society shows in the last 4 years and with subject matter suitable for general patrons and children.
– 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* and securely wired with 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) Art must fit in the Library’s display case. It is 45′′ wide and 2 feet deep. The space inside is 27′′ high with an adjustable glass shelf.

There is no entry fee but membership IS required to participate
Renew or Join by Sunday, June 21^stto have your art in this show! https://chelmsfordartsociety.com/membership
– You do not have to be a resident of Chelmsford to join.
– Members, if you said wanted to be in the Summer Show on your 4th of July Show entry you DO NOT have to fill out this form*

Check your Membership – Members 2026-2027

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 Library 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! 
Summer Members Show Entry Form

Print, fill in and attach these labels to your art: Labels for Art

Thank you for being part of our Summer Members Show!

Questions: email us at chelmsfordartsociety@gmail.com with the subject: Summer 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.

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

Please print, fill in & attach these labels to your art:
Labels for Art

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.

Be part of the 56th Chelmsford Art Society
4th of July Art Show
July 1st – 4th, 2026
Chelmsford Center for the Arts
Our 4th of July Arts Festival is one of the most anticipated & best-attended art events in the area. Everyone can enter from any town in the region. We welcome every level of artist from those entering a show for the first time to full time professionals.  Membership is not required to participate. 

Enter Now! We are so excited to see your art!!

Important Dates:
Entry Deadline: Wednesday June 24th at 11:59pm
*No walk in entries or payments

Art Drop Off: Monday June 29th noon – 2pm & 5pm – 7pm
Chelmsford Center for the Arts 1 North Road Chelmsford, MA 

Awards Presentation & Reception:
Wednesday July 1st 6pm-8pm

Art Pick Up: Saturday July 4th – 1pm – 2pm
Late Art Pick Up: Monday July 6th – 1pm – 3pm 

Full 4th of July Schedule 

Entry Information
– Three entries per artist. 
– Entry Fee: Members: $15.00 Non-Members: $20.00 per entry
– All 2D and 3D media welcome.
– Art must have not been in Chelmsford Art Society shows in the last 4 years and with subject matter suitable for general patrons and children.
– Art must be original. Artificial Intelligence Art is not accepted.
– (2D) Art should be no larger than 44″ in any direction.
– Art must be framed* and securely wired with 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 3-dimensional work must be less than 5 feet in height, 40 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.

Judges: Regional Professional Artists for 2026
TBD

Awards & Ribbons – 
Best In Show ~ $100.00
In each Medium Category for both Professional & Non Professional Categories
First place ~ $50.00
Second, Third and Honorable Mention(s) ~ Ribbons
Popular Vote ~ Ribbon

Judging Categories: Medium
Oil /Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel/Drawing, Mixed Media, Photography, Digital Art, 3D (Sculpture, Metal, Glass, Fiber, etc.), Abstract (ALL Mediums)

Judging Categories: Professional vs Non Professional
You are a Professional if you have 2 or more of the following criteria:  you earned a degree in fine art, extensively studied art, won major awards in juried art shows, regularly have artwork in a gallery, or sell art to make a living.

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 ~ ADULT Entry Form

Please print, fill in & attach these labels to your art:
Labels for Art

Thank you for being part of our 4th of July Art Show!


Our Next Show is the Summer Members Show
July 6th – Aug 3rd at the Chelmsford Library
To be part of this show Renew your Membership or Join by June 21st! https://chelmsfordartsociety.com/membership/


Questions: email us at chelmsfordartsociety@gmail.com with the subject: 4th of July Show 2026. 

This Chelmsford Art Society Art Show 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.

Winter Member’s Show
November 23, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Chelmsford Library

Holiday Party ~ Everyone’s Invited!
Wednesday, December 10th 6pm-8pm
Wine, Food & Fun!

Need a gift for friend, family, co-worker or yourself?
Contact us at chelmsfordartsociety@gmail.com 

 

Artists in Show
34 wonderful artists — 59 amazing art creations
Maureen Baker, Ali Barnes, Neville Bennett, Catherine Crawford, Kathy Cryan-Hicks, Helen DeAndrade, Esther Donlon, Lee Fortier, Donna Gordon, Diane Harvey, Laurie Haug, Phil Hicks, Anandita Kumar, Mitali Kumar, Kathleen Leonard, Susan Lippman, Barbara Ludinsky, Subroto Mukherjee, Ivan Orlinsky, Mary Anne Pellegrini, Jennifer Pool, Kim Ramsay,  Jim Ricca, Ezequiel Rivera, Jim Roberts, Carol Rodgers, Elaine Seidel, Ortha Splingaerd, Pushpa Srivastava, Bob Stegmaier,  Stan Sundstrom, Sophia Upton, Catherine Varmazis, Joe Whalen, Julie Wright

“Title” Artist, Medium, Size, Price or NFS (Not for Sale)

This Chelmsford Art Society Art Show is funded in part by grants from the Chelmsford, Dracut and Westford Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the state Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Chelmsford Art Society ~ Winter Members Show
November 23rd, 2025 – January 31st, 2026
Chelmsford Public Library

Members what wonderful art will you bring to the show this winter? Not a member yet? We welcome everyone, beginners to professional artists, to join us. Make this the year you enter! We are so excited to see everyone’s art!!

IMPORTANT DATES

– Entry Deadline: Saturday, November 15th at 11:59pm

– Art Drop Off: Saturday, November 22nd 10:00am -Noon
Be part of our Stellar Set Up Crew! With many helpers it goes fast!

– Holiday Party: Wednesday, December 10th 6pm-8pm
Wine, Food & Fun!

– January Event TBD

– Art Pick Up: Saturday, January 31st, 2:00 – 400pm

Check your Membership Status
Chelmsford Art Society Active Membership 2025-2026

Renew your Membership or Join Now!!
https://chelmsfordartsociety.com/membership

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

1-2 entries per member, all 2D and 3D media welcome.* Art must not have been exhibited in recent Chelmsford Art Society shows, with subject matter suitable for Library patrons and children. All work must be original. (*Artificial Intelligence Art is not accepted)

(2D) art should be no larger than 44″ in any direction, framed and securely wired for hanging with screw eyes/D-rings and wire for hanging (sawtooth or clip frames cannot be accepted). Accepted formats: plexiglass or glass, metal frames, photos printed on metal, fiber art, wrapped canvas. No wet paintings. See Framing Information Fiber Art should include a sleeve or other place for hardware and be ready to hang.

(3D) Sculpture and 3-dimensional art must fit within the Library Display Case. The display case is 45′′ wide & 2′ feet deep with adjustable glass shelves that can hold art under 2 pounds.

Prize: We will again have a Ribbon for the Popular Vote!

Volunteer: This show will only be a success with help from you. Please help for just an hour or two. Options are in the Entry Form.

Sales: The Art Society will handle all sales. Artists receive 75% and the Art Society receives a 25% commission to support this show and the overall work of the Chelmsford Art Society.

Liability: Neither the Chelmsford Art Society nor the Chelmsford Library 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! Winter Show 2025-2026 Entry Form

Thank you for being part of our Winter Members Show!

For more information, or to volunteer to help with the show, email us at chelmsfordartsociety@gmail.com