Mighty Mini’s: Abrakadoodle Readies Young Kids to Take Flight Toward School Success

Article by Rosemarie Hartnett, Co-Founder & President, Abrakadoodle With summer 2018 winding down, our thoughts naturally turn back-to-school!  Parents everywhere are busy getting back packs and new school supplies prepared.  They want to make sure their kids are ready!  For many young kids who participated in Abrakadoodle camps this summer, so many of the fun…

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NEWS: Abrakadoodle to Send Award-Winning, Creative Team to National Charter Schools Conference in Austin

President/Co-Founder Rosemarie Hartnett will join several Abrakadoodle education directors to share art education success stories and build upon great partnerships Sterling, VA, June 5, 2018 – Abrakadoodle, a global leader in children’s art education, is sending a creative team of educational leaders to Austin, TX for the National Charter Schools Conference scheduled June 17-20. The…

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Abrakadoodle Art Show Celebrates a Year of Art and Creativity with 20 Detroit Area Charter Schools

Student art took center stage on Friday, May 18th when Abrakadoodle of Detroit hosted its fourth annual Student Art Show & Reception at Voyageur College Prep High School. “This was our biggest show yet,” remarked Dawna Kelly (photo, right), Program Director of Abrakadoodle Detroit. The event, held from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, was attended…

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NEWS: Abrakadoodle Welcomes Newest Location – Oakland County, MI

Sterling, VA, May 15, 2018 – Abrakadoodle is pleased to welcome new franchisees Anna and Chris Firestone of Farmington Hills, MI to its newest franchise territory serving Oakland County. They will be bringing award-winning creative, mobile art programs to benefit children and adults. The Firestone’s will be offering Abrakadoodle’s visual arts classes, camps, workshops, in-school…

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NEWS: Dawna and Al Kelly Expand Footprint to Include All of Detroit, Michigan

Sterling, VA, May 11, 2018 – Dawna and Al Kelly, owners/directors of Abrakadoodle of Wayne County, MI, have expanded their territory to include all of Detroit, as well as neighboring suburb Grosse Pointe. They join a growing number of multi-unit owners within the award-winning Abrakadoodle franchise system. Dawna and Al Kelly of Canton in 2017…

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NEWS: Abrakadoodle Welcomes New Wilmington, DE Location

Sterling, VA, May 1, 2018 – Abrakadoodle is pleased to welcome new franchisees Ingrid and James Burnett to its newest franchise territory serving Wilmington Delaware and will be bringing award-winning creative, mobile art programs to benefit children and adults. The Burnetts will be offering Abrakadoodle’s visual arts classes, camps, workshops, in-school field trips, special events…

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Abrakadoodle Arts for All Program Makes a Difference in Central Maryland

Peacefulness. Pride. Joy. These are just a few of the good feelings that result from young people participating in the arts, particularly for those who struggle with issues that can erode confidence and happiness. Marianne Daley, Education Director/Owner of Abrakadoodle of Howard County partnered with the Howard County Public School System’s Homewood Center to engage…

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