ASHLAND LIBRARY

Young Artists Comics Fest

Join us for the very first Ashland Library Young Artists Comics Fest! Celebrate comics and graphic novels with local creators exhibiting alongside Young Artists ages 8-18 who are making comics! We welcome attendees 8 and up to make comics of their own in our many workshops led by cartoonists and educators.

JULY 13, 2025
10am - 5pm

Ashland Library 66 Front St. Ashland, MA

Logo Design by Ashland student Riya Dubey

Featured Guests

Notable cartoonists from the world of comics and graphic novels

Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Lunch Lady, Sunshine

John Patrick Green

Investigators

Apply for a
Young Artist Table

Be the star of the fest! Young comic artists ages 8 - 18 are invited to exhibit with us. Share and sell your comics, illustration, and crafts by signing up for two hour blocks at a table at the festival.

Sorry, we are not accepting applications from adult creators.

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Applications close June 30, 2025

Plan Your Visit

On-site parking: The Ashland Public Library has limited parking on its property.

Municipal parking: You can find free parking across the street at the town parking lot.

Public Transportation: Ashland Station is serviced by the Framingham/Worcester Line Commuter Rail line. The library is a 20 minute walk from the station.

GETTING HERE

FOOD TRUCKS

The fest will be well fed with Food Trucks on site!

Enjoy lunch options from Melt (best grilled cheeses in town!), Snappy Dog Hot Dogs, and SubZero Nitrogen Ice Cream to fill our bellies as the art fills our souls.

Illustrations by Cara Bean

Partners

ALYAC is produced in partnership by the Friends of Ashland Public Library, Boston Comic Arts Foundation, and the Boston Kids Comics Fest. Thanks to our sponsors and partners our event is free and accessible to the public.