Ashland Library Young Artists Comics Fest 2026

Join us for the Second Annaul Ashland Library Young Artists Comics Fest! Celebrate comics and graphic novels with local creators exhibiting alongside Young Artists ages 8-18 who are making their own comics! We’re welcoming kids 8 and up to make comics of their own in our many workshops. We'll have coloring sheets and other passive activities for younger siblings!

Kids 8-18 can apply to table by filling out THIS FORM by March 17th We'll be in touch with logistics.

See the Full Schedule of Events - don't miss a thing!

Featuring:

• Headlining Graphic Novelists

• Young Artists

• Cosplay

• Comic and Drawing Workshops

• Calmer Space and Quiet Drawing for relaxing and regulating

More about Ashland Library Young Artists Comics Fest

ALYAC is produced in partnership by the Friends of Ashland Public Library, Boston Comic Arts Foundation, and the Boston Kids Comics Fest.

All BCAF events are free to attend.  If you wish to pay it forward, a $5 suggested donation helps sustain BCAF's comics advocacy and educational programming in the Greater Boston area.

Getting Here

• 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.