VISUAL ARTS

South Shore Art Center announces its 57th annual Arts Festival on Cohasset Common. The Arts Festival has become a Father’s Day weekend tradition for thousands of South Shore and Greater Boston residents—greeting summer with something for everyone: art exhibitions, handmade crafts, music, and summer fare, including lobster rolls and strawberry shortcake provided by local churches. The 2012 Arts Festival will be held Friday-Sunday, June 15-17, 2012 The centerpiece of the Arts Festival is the Main Exhibition Tent, featuring hundreds of artists in a Juried Exhibition and a Members’ Show. Art comes to life as ceramicists, wood carvers and painters demonstrate their work. The popular KidsTent showcases a Young Artists’ Exhibition and offers children the opportunity for hands-on creativity. Musical entertainment ranges from bluegrass to jazz to the popular “Infractions” and “South Shore Bay Band.” In addition to the art exhibitions, almost 90 exhibitor tents are spread out throughout Cohasset Common with studio artisans selling jewelry, ceramics, fine art, photography, clothing, home and garden products, and more.