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
The official Art Cart Schedule is coming May 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. MSCR on the Move is not a commercial enterprise, therefore requests for rental services from organizations, individuals or government agencies are not available.
