Art Cart

media release: The Madison Museum’ of Contemporary Arts 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. 2024 marks the 49th year of this popular family activity, which brings expert instruction and a relaxed attitude to art projects tailored for children.

Art Cart begins its rounds of Madison parks on June 8. Art Cart EXTRA! visits the surrounding communities on Saturdays, starting June 8. Download the full schedule.

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.

Free Admission • Throughout Dane County (See schedule below for details)

JUNE

6/8: 10–3 SummerPalooza, Madison Children’s Museum; 6/10: 5–7:30 Garner Park, 6/11: 5–7:30 Elver Park; 6/12: 9–12 Orton Park, 1–4 Walnut Grove Park; 6/13: 5–7:30 Brittingham Park; 6/14: 9–12 Marshall Beach; 6/15: 12–6 Juneteenth, Penn Park; 6/17: 9–12 Wexford Park, 1–4 Yahara Place Park; 6/18: 1-4 Cardinal Glenn Park; 5–7:30 Worthington Park; 6/19: 9–12 Nakoma Park, 1–4 Junction Ridge Park; 6/20: 9–12 Blackhawk Park; 5–7:30 Northland Manor Park; 6/21: 9–12 Olbrich Beach, 1–4 Spring Harbor Park; 6/23: 10–4 McFarland Pride; 6/24: 1–4 Reindahl Park, 3 5–7:30 Allied Park 2; 6/25: 9–12 Rennebohm Park, 1–4 Eken Park; 6/26: 9–12 Heistand Park; 1–4 Manchester Park; 6/27: 1–4 Bordner Park,5–7:30 Penn Park; 6/28: 9–12 Olin Beach, 1–4 Kingston-Onyx Park; 6/29: 10–1 Waterman Park (Oregon)

JULY

7/1: 9–12 Lucia Crest Park 1–4 Lake Edge Park; 7/2: 1–4 Door Creek Park 5–7:30 Thut Park; 7/3: 9–12 Esther Beach, 1–4 Shorewood Elementary; 7/6: 10–1 Rosemary Garfoot Public Library (Cross Plains), 2–5 Fireman’s Park (DeForest); 7/7: 10–1 Northside Farmer’s Market; 7/8: 9–12 Heritage Heights Park, 1–4 Willy Street Park; 7/9: 1–4 Orton Park, 5–7:30 Leopold Park; 7/10: 1–4 Zook Park, 5–7:30 Meadowood Park; 7/11: 9–12 Orlando Bell Park, 1–4 Wexford Park; 7/12: 9–12 Bernie’s Beach, 1–4 Galaxy Park; 7/13: 10–5 Art Fair on the Square; 7/14: 10–5 Art Fair on the Square; 9–12 Vilas Park Shoe, 1–4 Vilas Park Shoe; 7/15: 1–4 and 5–7:30 Vilas Park Shoe; 7/16: 9–12 Vilas Park Shoe; 7/17: 9–12 Vilas Beach; 7/20: 10–1 Veteran’s Park (Verona), 2–5 Grundahl Park Open Shelter, Mount Horeb; 7/22: 1–4 Acewood Park, 5–7:30 Eagle Heights CC; 7/23: 9–12 Olbrich Park–Walter Street, 1–4 Cypress Spray Park; 7/24: 1–4 Wirth Court Park, 5–7:30 Hammersley Park; 7/25: 9–12 Zook Park, 1–4 Heistand Park; 7/26: 9–12 B.B. Clarke Beach, 1–4 Rennebohm Park; 7/27: 12–5 Disability Pride Fest, 7/29: 1–4 Badger Park, 5–7:30 Elver Park, 7/30: 9–12 Kennedy Park, 1–4 Nakoma Park; 7/31: 9–12 Lake Edge Park, 1–4 Huegel Park

AUGUST

8/1: 1–4 Segoe Park, 5–7:30 Owl Creek Park; 8/2: 9–12 Warner Beach, 1–4 Lucia Crest Park; 8/3: 10–1 McKee Farms Park/Kids Crossing Shelter (Fitchburg); 8/5: 1–4 Haen Family Park, 5–7:30 Westmorland Park; 8/6: 9–12 Galaxy Park, 1–4 Arbor Hills Park; 8/7: 1–4 Elvehjem Park, 5–7:30 Capitol View Farmer’s Market; 8/8: 9–12 Willy Street Park, 1–4 Eastmorland Park; 8/9: 9–12 Spring Harbor Beach, 1–4 Eken Park; 8/11: 9–2 Ride the Drive, MSCR Central; 8/12: 1–4 Elmside Circle Park, 5–7:30 Arbor Hills Park; 8/13: 9–12 Westmorland Park, 1–4 Goodman CC; 8/14: 1–4 Orlando Bell Park, 5–7:30 Warner Park; 8/17: 10–5 Agora Art Festival; 8/18: 1–6 OutReach Magic Festival