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Art Cart

The Museum’s free outdoor art programs are out on the road again! Art Cart and Art Cart EXTRA! will travel to parks, playgrounds, beaches, and outdoor festivals throughout Dane County this summer.

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MMoCA Cinema •
Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape

Underground web personality Kati Kelli produced an avant-garde YouTube series, Girl Internet Show, from 2013 until her death from asthma in 2019. This compilation, assembled by Kelli’s widower Jordan Wippel and filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun.

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Apply for Art Market

MMoCA invites artists and makers of all disciplines to apply for Art Market, a vibrant showcase celebrating the region’s finest handmade goods. From paintings and pottery to jewelry, jam, chocolate, and clothing, Art Market highlights exceptional craftsmanship across a wide range of creative mediums.

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Current Exhibitions

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David R. Harper: Good Morning Sweetheart

April 22, 2026 – August 30, 2026

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An artwork by Gelsy Verna featuring drawing and collage.

Gelsy Verna: Mother, Father, Please Help Me

May 7, 2026 – September 27, 2026

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Extended Play: A-Side

June 4, 2026 – September 27, 2026

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Films by Bill Bedford

June 4, 2026 – September 6, 2026

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Upcoming Exhibitions

Diffuse Control by Beeple

September 19, 2026 – January 10, 2027

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Slick

September 23, 2026 – January 31, 2027

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Gleefully Askew

May 6, 2027 – September 26, 2027

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Tall Grass

We are excited to announce Tall Grass, a new dining experience coming to the Museum’s street level storefront. Led by renowned Chef Elena Terry, the restaurant will feature a menu rooted in local flavors, bridging contemporary art and culinary traditions.

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Art Market

Art Market brings artists, artisans, crafters, makers, bakers, and more into the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art for a weekend of handmade art, wearables, and specialty foods.

Get a jump on holiday shopping or treat yourself to something special as you explore vendors across the Museum’s three floors. Spend the day sipping cider, perusing specialty wares, and listening to live music by local artists.

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Art Fair on the Square

One of the Midwest’s most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts will return to the Capitol Square on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2026, as MMoCA presents the 68th annual Art Fair on the Square.

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