Press Room

Abrakadoodle is a global leader in creative art programs for children with programs in the US, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and China.

For media inquiries, contact Karin Machusic, 925.524.4334 or corporate HQ 703.860.6570

Interviews: we can schedule interviews with directors at specific Abrakadoodle locations, as well as identify students and families to participate in media stories. Our executives, Mary Rogers, MA.Ed, CFE, CEO & Cofounder and Rosemarie Hartnett, CFE, President & Cofounder, are also available for media opportunities.

Stay Tuned …

Abrakadoodle students took part in interviews and submitted art for an HBO Family documentary project – more information and air dates to come!

Press Releases

• Recent Survey Reveals Kids in Art Programs Are Well Rounded
• Abrakadoodle President To Inspire Women in Limassol, Cyprus
• Abrakadoodle Launches Back-to-School Creative Art Programs
• Abrakadoodle and My Gym Enterprises to Co-Brand in China
• Texas Artists Donate Poster Art to Abrakadoodle
• Abrakadoodle Conference Focuses on Network of Creativity
• Arts Advocacy Reflected in Cooperative Arts Activities in Austin, Texas
• Parents Give Abrakadoodle High Marks
• Educators Rank Abrakadoodle Superior
• Abrakadoodle-Singapore Participates in International Franchise Workshop
• Abrakadoodle Kids’ Imagination Project to Premiere at Art Whino Gallery
• Abrakadoodle Goes Green for Earth Day
• Abrakadoodle Camps Feature Deliciously Creative Fun for Kids
• Abrakadoodle Partnership with Destin Green Fest Engages Children to Promote Conservation in Florida
  
  Recent Media Placements

• 7 th Space Interactive: Children’s art creations from around the globe will be exhibited at a special Abrakadoodle reception event
• EarthTimes: Abrakadoodle-NW Florida Franchise Brings Creative Conservation to Destin Green Fest
• Franchising.com: Abrakadoodle Franchise Programs Rate High in Consecutive Years
• EarthTimes: Constant Contact Announces Winners of First Annual Franchise Excellence in Email Awards
• Al.com: Photo Gallery of Abrakadoodle Art Class from the Birmingham News

Shown left is Erin Bakker, Director of Abrakadoodle-NWF featured on the cover of On the Coast Magazine with an article entitled “Art in Schools”

• USA TODAY – Franchising Today: “50 Top Franchises for Minorities” (Oct 2009)
• Franchise Times: “The 2009 Fast 55”
• Black Enterprise Magazine: “25 Most Affordable Franchises”
• The Costco Connection: “The Pursuit of Happiness”

• For additional news and articles, visit Abrakadoodle’s blog, Art for Creative Kids.
• See our art program in action by visiting our AbrakadoodleART’s Channel on YouTube.
• Check us out on Facebook.
  

About Abrakadoodle

Abrakadoodle was co-founded in 2002 by award-winning educator/franchise developer Mary Rogers, CFE, MA.Ed, and children’s services franchising expert Rosemarie Hartnett, CFE. Abrakadoodle is the most comprehensive creativity and art education company of its kind, offering extensive visual arts classes, camps and parties for children ages 20 months to 12 years old.

Abrakadoodle’s programs inspire children’s imaginations by immersing them in such art forms as painting, sculpting, mosaics, collage, digital photography, paper and fabric art, stamping, sketching, anime, studio art, foil embossing, and more. Abrakadoodle has received seven First Place Awards from Nickelodeon’s Parent Picks Awards for “Best Art Program to inspire your child’s inner Picasso.” Abrakadoodle also received two Parents’ Picks awards for “Best Kids Party Entertainer” and “Best Kids Party Place.”