SOUTH SHORE ART CENTER Arts Festival - 2025
Calling All Craft Exhibitors!
Save the date for the 70h Annual South Shore Arts Festival on Cohasset Town Common:
Father's Day Weekend, June 13 - 15, 2025
How to apply:
ALL applicants, returning and new, must apply via Smarter Entry!
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.
Important Dates:
Feb 2: Applications Due
Feb 10: Notification to accepted craft exhibitors
March 1: Booth Fees Due
June 13-15: 70th 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:
Click here to submit your application
Booth Fees, if accepted are:
$425 Booth Fee
$500 Corner Booth Fee
Exhibitor Standards
• All work must be handmade using original designs
• Acceptable media includes decorative and wearable fiber, leather, wood, glass, sculpture, basketry, metal, jewelry, printmaking, ceramics & paper
• Fine art and photography are acceptable, but these media will be limited to no more than 10% of the exhibitors because of the concurrent Art Center exhibitions
• Unacceptable work includes imported goods, flower arrangements, and crafts made from kits or unoriginal designs
• Booth space cannot be sublet to other artists nor can exhibitiors act as a dealer for other artists or manufactures
Jury Process
A jury will review entries to ensure handcrafted work is the original and of the highest quality. Acceptance into the Arts Festival is at the discretion of the jury and the management of South Shore Art Center. Previous exhibitors will receive special consideration but are not guaranteed admission.
Refund Policy
If accepted and unable to commit to the show, a refund may be obtained before May 1, 2025 less a $50 cancellation fee. After May 1, 2025 a $75 credit will be given toward the 2026 Arts Festival.
Insurance, Safety and Security
Exhibitors are responsible for their own insurance. All displays must be fireproof and there can be no use of open flame. Overnight security is contracted by South Shore Art Center.
Layout / Operations
The Arts Festival is held out-of-doors, rain or shine. Each exhibitor must provide a white canopy tent set-up to accommodate a 10' x 10' square space , including weather protection. All booths are on grass. Set-up begins at 8:00 am on Friday, June 13, the Festival opens at 1:00 pm. Accommodations can be made for a limited number of exhibitors to have access to electricity.
Exhibitors must agree to the following guidelines:
• All work displayed at my booth during the Arts Festival is my creation
• I will not sublet my booth space or any portion of my booth or act as a dealer for other artists or manufacturers
• All displays will be fireproof and I will have no open flames
• I understand I must provide my own insurance
• I understand that the Arts Festival is held out-of-doors, rain or shine
• I agree to comply with all state and local regulations
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 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.
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Funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Councils' Festivals Program
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Contact Patrice Maye, Executive Director, pmaye@ssac.org