Art Cart & Art Cart Extra!
Art Cart & Art Cart Extra!
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. 2025 marks the 50th year of this popular family activity, which brings expert instruction and a relaxed attitude to art projects tailored for children.
Art Cart and Art Cart EXTRA! offer projects for children ages three and above; all children should be accompanied by an adult. Families are invited to drop in with no pre-registration necessary. Organized summer camps and other childhood programs must pre-register for Madison Art Cart sites by calling (608) 204-3021.
Art Cart is a joint project of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) and Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR). Art Cart EXTRA! is organized by MMoCA.
Support
The programs have been generously funded by the Cummings Christensen Family Foundation, The Nimick Forbesway Foundation and The Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation in memory of Sylvia Vaccaro.
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Art Cart Schedule
Here is a PDF version of the Art Cart Schedule availble to download.
PLEASE NOTE: The dates below are subject to change. Please check back regularly in case changes are made to the schedule. This schedule is best viewed on mobile.
Bold = Mobile Madison Events
Italicized = Parks Alive Events
* = Mobile Meetup with MSCR on the Move
June 2025
| Date | 10 AM – 1 PM | 2–5 PM | 5–7 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 6/7 | Art Cart 50th Birthday Celebration – MMoCA, 10 AM–2 PM | Art Cart 50th Birthday Celebration – MMoCA, 10 AM–2 PM | N/A |
| Thu, 6/12 | N/A | N/A | Madison Night Market – Capital Square, 5–8 PM |
| Sat, 6/14 | Summerpalooza – Madison Children’s Museum, 10:30 AM-1:30 PM | Summerpalooza – Madison Children’s Museum, 10:30 AM-1:30 PM | N/A |
| Mon, 6/16 | N/A | N/A | Brittingham Park |
| Tue, 6/17 | N/A | N/A | Warner Park |
| Wed, 6/18 | N/A | N/A | Elver Park |
| Fri, 6/20 | Olbrich Beach | Spring Harbor Park | N/A |
| Sat, 6/21 | Juneteenth – Penn Park | Juneteenth – Penn Park | Juneteenth – Penn Park |
| Sat, 6/21 | Deforest – Fireman’s Park | N/A | N/A |
| Mon, 6/23 | Yahara Place Park | Rennebohm Park | N/A |
| Tue, 6/24 | N/A | Eken Park | Sandburg Park |
| Wed, 6/25 | N/A | Manchester Park | Hammersley Park |
| Thu, 6/26 | Wexford Park | Bordner Park | N/A |
| Fri, 6/27 | Olin Beach | Kingston-Onyx Park | N/A |
| Sat, 6/28 | Waunakee – Centennial Park | Middleton – Stone Horse Green | N/A |
| Sun, 6/29 | McFarland Pride – 11 AM–4 PM | McFarland Pride – 11 AM–4 PM | N/A |
| Mon, 6/30 | N/A | Lake Edge Park | Galaxy Park |
July 2025
| Date | 10 AM – 1 PM | 2–5 PM | 5–7 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7/1 | Nakoma Park | Junction Ridge Park | N/A |
| Wed, 7/2 | N/A | Thut Park | Capitol View Farmer’s Market |
| Thu, 7/3 | Esther Beach | Door Creek Park | N/A |
| Sat, 7/5 | Cottage Grove – Northlawn Park | Deerfield – Savannah Park | N/A |
| Mon, 7/7 | N/A | Heritage Heights Park | Willy Street Park |
| Tue, 7/8 | Cardinal Glenn Park | Orton Park | N/A |
| Wed, 7/9 | N/A | Kennedy Park | Cyprus Spray Park |
| Thurs, 7/10 | Orlando Bell Park | Wexford Park | N/A |
| Fri, 7/11 | Bernie’s Beach | Northland Manor Park | N/A |
| Sat, 7/12 | Art Fair on the Square – 9 AM–6 PM | Art Fair on the Square – 9 AM–6 PM | Art Fair on the Square – 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sun, 7/13 | Art Fair on the Square – 10 AM–5 PM | Art Fair on the Square – 10 AM–5 PM | Art Fair on the Square – 10 AM–5 PM |
| Mon, 7/14 | Zook Park | Acewood Park | N/A |
| Tue, 7/15 | N/A | Hiestand Park | McPike Park (Eastside Farmers Market) |
| Wed, 7/16 | Olbrich Park – Walter St | Wirth Court Park | N/A |
| Thu, 7/17 | N/A | Meadowood Park | Tenney Beach |
| Fri, 7/18 | B.B. Clarke Beach | Rennebohm Park | N/A |
| Sat, 7/19 | Cross Plains – Rosemary Garfoot Library | Mt. Horeb – Grundahl Park | N/A |
| Tue, 7/22 | Vilas Park Shoe | Vilas Park Shoe | N/A |
| Wed, 7/23 | N/A | Vilas Park Shoe | Vilas Park Shoe |
| Thu, 7/24 | Vilas Park Shoe | N/A | N/A |
| Fri, 7/25 | Vilas Beach | N/A | N/A |
| Sat, 7/26 | Disability Pride – Warner Park, 11:30 AM–5 PM | Disability Pride – Warner Park, 11:30 AM–5 PM | Disability Pride – Warner Park, 11:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sun, 7/27 | N/A | Art Cart 50th Birthday Celebration – Vilas Park, 2–5 PM | Art Cart 50th Birthday Celebration – Vilas Park, 2–5 PM |
| Mon, 7/28 | N/A | N/A | Lake Edge Park |
| Tue, 7/29 | Kennedy Park | Lucia Crest Park | N/A |
| Wed, 7/30 | N/A | Huegel Park | Westmorland Park |
| Thu, 7/31 | Northland Manor Park | Segoe Park | N/A |
August 2025
| Date | 10 AM – 1 PM | 2–5 PM | 5–7 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 8/1 | Warner Beach* | N/A | N/A |
| Sat, 8/2 | Oregon – Oregon Public Library | Verona – Veteran’s Park | N/A |
| Mon, 8/4 | N/A | Haen Family Park | Allied Park |
| Tue, 8/5 | Galaxy Park | Arbor Hils Park | N/A |
| Wed, 8/6 | Lucia Crest Park | Yahara Place Park | N/A |
| Thu, 8/7 | Blackhawk Park | Eastmorland Park | N/A |
| Fri, 8/8 | Spring Harbor Beack | Eken Park | N/A |
| Sat, 8/9 | Fitchburg – McKee Farms | Monona – Schluter Beach | N/A |
| Sun, 8/10 | Ride the Drive – MSCR Central, 9 AM–2 PM | Ride the Drive – MSCR Central, 9 AM–2 PM | N/A |
| Mon, 8/11 | N/A | Elmside Circle Park | Eagle Heights CC |
| Tue, 8/12 | Badger Park | Goodman CC | Warner |
| Wed, 8/13 | N/A | Orlando Bell Park | Capitol View Farmer’s Market |
| Sun, 8/17 | N/A | OutReach Magic Pride Festival – Warner Park, 1–6 PM | OutReach Magic Pride Festival – Warner Park, 1–6 PM |