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 am – 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
Art Preview Night Information
Join South Shore Art Center on Thursday, June 18 for our annual Festival Art Preview Night.
2026 Craft Exhibitors
A principal part of what makes our Arts Festival a festival is the ‘art village’ of nearly 100 craft exhibitors from throughout New England who showcase and sell their original art and design. Take a look at our line-up for 2026:
FESTIVAL EXHIBITIONS AWARD WINNERS
This year, our Festival Juried Exhibition was juried by:
Christina Godfrey Director, Savage-Godfrey Gallery,
Norwell, MA
Sunne Savage, Former Owner & Director,
Sunne Savage Gallery
Boston, MA
Elizabeth Sullivan, Former Curator,
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY
Our Festival Members’ Show was judged by:
William Houser
FOOD VENDORS
- Del’s Lemonade
- Mom on the GO
- Miss Emily Food Truck
- Plazita Mexico Tacos
- Surf Dogz
- Waflbar
- Beer Garden: Stellwagen Beer Company
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
FESTIVAL MUSIC LINEUP & KIDS ACTIVITIES
Our Arts Festival for 2026 will feature a variety of music and live performances presented on two separate stages.
2026 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.
