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 and artists entering a show for the first time.
You do not have to be a resident of Chelmsford to enter & 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
Reception & Awards Presentation – Tuesday July 1st
Student Show – 4pm – 6pm
Adult Show – 6pm – 8pm
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
Summer Members Art Show July 5th – August 9th
Chelmsford Library
Art Drop Off: Saturday July 5th – 1pm – 4pm
*To be part of the Summer Members Show*
Renew your Membership or Join Now!
New Member Form
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Submission Information
Adults: Two entries per artist. Students: One entry per artist
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.
(2D) Art should be no larger than 44″ in any direction. All 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, fiber art, wrapped canvas. No wet paintings. Framing Information
**Student Art does not have to be framed but needs to be securely matted.**
(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:
Members: $15.00 per entry – two entry limit
Non – Members: $20.00 per entry – two entry limit
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:
Adult Show
Best In Show ~ $100.00
In each Medium** Category both Professional & Non Professional
First place ~ $50.00
Second, Third and Honorable Mention ~ Ribbons
Popular Vote ~ Ribbon
Student Show
Grade categories k-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
First Second, Third and Honorable Mention ~ Ribbons & Prizes
Adult Show – Judging
**Medium Categories
Oil /Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel/Drawing, Mixed Media, Photography, Digital Arts, 3D (Sculpture, Metal, Glass, Fiber, etc.), NEW! Abstract (ALL Mediums)
Professional vs Non Professional
Professional = two 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.
Judges
Jeff Caplan, and Michele Boll
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.
