Art Cart

Co-sponsored by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and MSCR

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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.

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View the complete Art Cart Schedule 2025

View the complete MSCR on the Move 2025 Schedule

Mobile Madison 2026 Events

  • Monday, June 15 at Brittingham Park, 5-7pm (Zootopia 2 @ 6:45pm)
  • Tuesday, June 16 at Warner Park 5-7pm (Hoppers @ 6:45pm)
  • Wednesday, June 17 at Elver Park 5-7pm (Goat @ 6:45pm)

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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.

Mobile Madison

Play on the Move, Clay on the Move & Art Cart are a part of a collaboration called Mobile Madison.

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Art Cart's Origin

Art Cart is a Madison icon, bringing free, accessible art education to Madison neighborhoods for 45 years enriching the lives of thousands of children. Art Cart is held in partnership with Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

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