Co-sponsored by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and MSCR
The Art Cart is a free, traveling art program that provides creative, outdoor art-making experiences to children ages 3+ and their families. Activities include both group and individual projects, with a variety of materials. During a typical summer, Friday afternoons features plaster casting on the beach and the third the week of July features the re-painting of the Vilas Park Shoe — a Madison tradition!
Art Cart does not typically operate in inclement weather including heavy rain, high winds, storms, etc.
Art Cart is celebrating 50 years! Join us for two free family events!
- Saturday, June 7, 10-2pm at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State St.
- Sunday, July 27, 2-5pm at the Vilas Park Shelter, 1602 Vilas Park Dr.
View Art Cart 50th Birthday flyer
View Art Cart 50th Birthday Invitation
View the complete Art Cart Schedule 2025
Given the scope and mission of MSCR on the Move; Play on the Move, Clay on the Move and Art Cart reserves the right to preserve the program its intended purpose only: to provide free public access to quality experiences in an outdoor, recreational environment.
The MSCR on the Move event calendar fills rapidly. However, on occasion, we are able to accommodate outside requests for service. MSCR uses a selective process to ensure that all supported events are:
- Consistent with MSCR’s mission.
- Free and accessible to the public.
- Compatible with our existing schedule.
To submit your event for consideration, please complete this form with complete details. We will review your submission and reach out within one business week.
