SOUTH SHORE ARTS FESTIVAL 2026
71st Annual South Shore Arts Festival
June 19 – 21, 2026
South Shore Art Center is delighted to announce that we are currently planning a marvelous 2026 Arts Festival for Father’s Day weekend on Cohasset Town Common. Our 71st Arts Festival will recenter our focus on art, our craft exhibitors and our community.
ARTS FESTIVAL HOURS
Friday, June 19, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, June 21, 10:00 pm – 4:00 pm
BEER GARDEN HOURS
Friday, June 19, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 20, 10:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday, June 21, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
TRANSPORTATION
Friday, June 19, 12:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
Sunday, June 21, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
FESTIVAL EXHIBITIONS:
SSAC installs about 400 original artworks each year in our Festival Juried, Members’ and Young Artists’ Shows.
Festival Juried Show Submission: NEW this year, the Festival Juried Show art work will be submitted through Smarter Entry. Submission deadline is Sunday, May 3 at midnight. Only the Juried Show will be managed through Smarter Entry, the Members’ and Young Artists Show will still need to be delivered to South Shore Art Center. Please read through all Call-for-Entry Details – see below.
Members’ and Young Artists’ Show Drop-off:
119 Ripley Road, Cohasset, MA
Thursday, May 14: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday, May 15: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 16: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
FOOD VENDORS
- Del’s Lemonade
- Mom on the GO
- Plazita Mexico Tacos
- Sufr Dogz
GOLD CART STOPS
- Deer Hill School, 208 Sohier Street, Cohasset
- Corner of Ripley Road & Depot Court, Cohasset
- Lower end of Cohasset Common, Main Street, Cohasset
- Upper end of Cohasset Common, near the church, Main Street, Cohasset
MUSIC LINEUP
Friday, June 19, 2025: TBD
Saturday, June 20, 2025: TBD
Sunday, June 21, 2025: TBD
Art Preview Night Information
Join South Shore Art Center on Thursday, June 18 for our annual Festival Art Preview Night.
Craft Exhibitor Information
A principal part of what makes our Arts Festival a festival is the ‘art village’ of nearly 100 craft exhibitors from throughout New England and beyond who showcase and sell their original art, craft and designs to the 14,000 Festival goers each year. We invite you to apply to be one of these craft exhibitors!
2025 Festival Sponsors
Many thanks to our wonderful Festival Sponsors!
Volunteer
If you are interested in being a volunteer for our Arts Festival, please sign up here!
About South Shore Art Center
A non-profit organization formed in 1954, South Shore Art Center is dedicated to enriching the communities south of Boston by fostering an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions and education. In addition to a nationally-recognized exhibition program, the Art Center offers courses and workshops for adults and children, and enrichment programs to area schools.
