Art Cart

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

MSCR Art Cart imageThe 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 Schedule 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.

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.

Madison School & Community Recreation