Art Cart and Art Cart EXTRA! 2024
June 8, 2024
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Overview
Free Admission • Throughout Dane County (See schedule below for details)
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. 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. Download a poster to print and post in your classroom.
Art Cart
Art Cart Schedule
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 2024
| Date | 9 AM–12 PM | 1–4 PM | 5–7:30 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 6/8 | Summer Palooza, Madison Children’s Museum, 10 AM – 3 PM | Summer Palooza, Madison Children’s Museum, 10 AM – 3 PM | N/A |
| Mon, 6/10 | N/A | N/A | Garner Park |
| Tue, 6/11 | N/A | N/A | Elver Park |
| Wed, 6/12 | Orton Park | Walnut Grove Park | N/A |
| Thur, 6/13 | N/A | N/A | Brittingham Park |
| Fri, 6/14 | Marshall Beach | N/A | N/A |
| Sat, 6/15 | N/A | Juneteenth, Penn Park | Juneteenth, Penn Park |
| Mon, 6/17 | Wexford Park | Yahara Place Park | N/A |
| Tue, 6/18 | N/A | Cardinal Glenn Park | Worthington |
| Wed, 6/19 | Nakoma Park | Junction Ridge Park | N/A |
| Thu, 6/20 | N/A | Blackhawk Park | Northland Manor Park |
| Fri, 6/21 | Olbrich Beach | Spring Harbor Park | N/A |
| Mon, 6/24 | N/A | Reindahl Park* | Allied Park |
| Tue, 6/25 | Rennebohm Park | Eken Park | N/A |
| Wed, 6/26 | Heistand Park | Manchester Park | N/A |
| Thu, 6/27 | N/A | Bordner Park | Penn Park |
| Fri, 6/28 | Olin Beach | Kingston-Onyx Park | N/A |
July 2024
| Date | 9 AM–12 PM | 1–4 PM | 5–7:30 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 7/1 | Lucia Crest Park | Lake Edge Park | N/A |
| Tue, 7/2 | N/A | Door Creek Park | Thut Park |
| Wed, 7/3 | Esther Beach | Shorewood Elementary School | N/A |
| Mon, 7/8 | Heritage Heights Park | Willy St Park | N/A |
| Tue, 7/9 | N/A | Orton Park | Leopold |
| Wed, 7/10 | N/A | Zook Park | Meadowood Park |
| Thurs, 7/11 | Orlando Bell Park | Wexford Park | N/A |
| Fri, 7/12 | Bernie’s Beach | Galaxy Park | N/A |
| Sat, 7/13 | Art Fair on the Square | Art Fair on the Square | Art Fair on the Square |
| Sun, 7/14 | Art Fair on the Square | Art Fair on the Square | N/A |
| Tues, 7/16 | Vilas Park Shoe | Vilas Park Shoe | N/A |
| Wed, 7/17 | N/A | Vilas Park Shoe | Vilas Park Shoe |
| Thurs, 7/18 | Vilas Park Shoe | N/A | N/A |
| Fri, 7/19 | Vilas Beach | N/A | N/A |
| Mon, 7/22 | N/A | Acewood Park | Eagle Heights CC |
| Tue, 7/23 | Olbrich Park – Walter Street | Cypress Spray Park | N/A |
| Wed, 7/24 | N/A | Wirth Court Park | Hammersley |
| Thu, 7/25 | Zook Park | Heistand Park | N/A |
| Fri, 7/26 | B.B. Clarke Beach | Rennebohm Park | N/A |
| Mon, 7/29 | N/A | Badger Park | Elver Park |
| Tue, 7/30 | Kennedy Park | Nakoma Park | N/A |
| Wed, 7/31 | Lake Edge Park | Huegel Park | N/A |
August 2024
| Date | 9 AM–12 PM | 1 PM–4 PM | 5–7:30 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 8/1 | N/A | Segoe Park | Owl Creek |
| Fri, 8/2 | Warner Beach* | Lucia Crest Park | N/A |
| Mon, 8/5 | N/A | Haen Family Park | Westmorland Park |
| Tue, 8/6 | Galaxy Park | Arbor Hils Park | N/A |
| Wed, 8/7 | N/A | Elvehjem Park | Capitol View Farmer’s Market |
| Thu, 8/8 | Willy St Park | Eastmorland Park | N/A |
| Fri, 8/9 | Spring Harbor Beack | Eken Park | N/A |
| Sun, 8/11 | Ride the Drive, MSCR Central, 9 am – 2 pm | ||
| Mon, 8/12 | N/A | Elmside Circle Park | Arbor Hills Park |
| Tue, 8/13 | Westmorland Park | Goodman CC | N/A |
| Wed, 8/14 | N/A | Orlando Bell Park | Warner |
Art Cart EXTRA!
Art Cart EXTRA! Schedule
| Date | 10 AM–1 PM | 2–5 PM |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 6/8 | Madison Children’s Museum Summerpalooza, 10 am – 3 pm | Madison Children’s Museum Summerpalooza |
| Sat, 6/15 | Juneteenth, Penn Park, 12 – 6 pm | Juneteenth, Penn Park, 12-6 pm |
| Sun, 6/23 | McFarland Pride, 10 am – 4 pm | McFarland Pride, 10 am – 4 pm |
| Sat, 6/29 | Waterman Park (Oregon) | N/A |
| Sat, 7/6 | Rosemary Garfoot Public Library (Cross Plains) | Fireman’s Park (DeForest) |
| Sun, 7/7 | Northside Farmer’s Market | N/A |
| Sat, 7/13 | Art Fair on the Square | Art Fair on the Square |
| Sun, 7/14 | Art Fair on the Square | Art Fair on the Square |
| Sat, 7/20 | Veteran’s Park (Verona) | Grundahl Park Open Shelter (Mount Horeb) |
| Sat, 7/27 | Disability Pride Festival, 12-5 PM | Disability Pride Festival, 12-5 PM |
| Sat, 8/3 | McKee Farms Park, Kids Crossing Shelter (Fitchburg) | N/A |
| Sat, 8/17 | Agora Art Festival | Agora Art Festival |
| Sun, 8/18 | OutReach Magic Festival 1-6 PM | OutReach Magic Festival 1-6 PM |