
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 of all ages to make comics of their own in our many workshops led by cartoonists and educators.
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.
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Sorry, we are not accepting applications from adult creators.
Applications close June 30, 2025


Plan Your Visit
​On-site parking: The Ashland Public Library has limited parking on its property.
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Municipal parking: You can find free parking across the street at the town parking lot.
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Public Transportation: Ashland Station is serviced by the Framingham/Worcester Line Commuter Rail line. The library is a 20 minute walk from the station.
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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.
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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.
Join us at the Fest
Registration is free and let's us know you're coming. Stay tuned for a full schedule of events!