SOUTH SHORE ART CENTER ARTS FESTIVAL 2026
Save the date for the 71st Annual South Shore Arts Festival on Cohasset Town Common:
Father’s Day Weekend, June 19-21, 2026
Arts Festival Hours
Friday, June 19, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 21, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
How To Apply
ALL applicants, returning and new, must apply via Smarter Entry!
Important Dates
- February 8: Applications Due
- February 12: Notifications sent to accepted craft exhibitors
- March 1: Booth Fees Due
- June 19 – 21: 71st SSAC Arts Festival on Cohasset Common
Submit your application via the Smarter Entry link below. Make sure you select South Shore Art Center Arts Festival on Smarter Entry. Upload images showing current work that you will have for sale, if accepted. You should upload five (5) images in total, to include four (4) images of work and one (1) of booth set-up. Please also include a description of your images as well as a price point for each piece shown. An artist statement is always helpful to the jury. Application fees are non-refundable. To apply, please use the Smarter Entry link below:
Accepted Craft Exhibitor Information
After your application is reviewed and accepted, please read over our requirements to learn more in the link below.
List Of Craft Exhibitors
Find out more information about our craft exhibitors from our 2025 South Shore Arts Festival.
About South Shore Art Center
Founded is 1955, South Shore Art Center’s mission is to enrich the communities south of Boston by engaging artists and by fostering an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions and education. For over 70 years, we have worked tirelessly to meet this mission by installing thought-provoking exhibitions; hosting unforgettable events; providing a space for making art; offering courses and workshops to assist artistic growth and journeys; and presenting our regional Arts Festival.
