Abrakadoodle Welcomes New Owner to Loudoun County
News Release Sterling, VA, January 26, 2015 – Abrakadoodle is pleased to welcome a new owner to its premiere Loudoun County franchise territory that will bring award-winning creative, mobile art programs to benefit children and adults. New owner and Ashburn resident Yolanda Smith (photo, left) will be providing a wide range of art programs to…
Abrakadoodle of Norfolk & Virginia Beach Receives Give Back Project Grant
News Release Norfolk, VA, Dec.17, 2014 – Thanks to the Give Back Project, which is funded by the Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (VACRAO), children in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach area will benefit from creative art programming from grant recipient Abrakadoodle. Abrakadoodle of Norfolk and Virginia Beach provides art classes, camps…
Abrakadoodle’s Arts for All Grant Helps Bring Holiday Joy
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Karin Machusic, Director of PR, Abrakadoodle; karin@abrakadoodle.com Abrakadoodle Brings Creative Joy to Kids at Texas Children’s Hospital Second of three art events helps kids create positive memories during a challenging time Houston, TX, Dec.17, 2014 – Thanks to an Abrakadoodle Arts for All grant, children receiving treatment at Texas…
Spice Your Holidays with Art!
Guest Post by Leonor Brazao Art is a creative activity that can really spice up the holidays for you and your kids. Your kids will enjoy discovering how they can make use of basic kitchen items in new and fun ways. Making art also presents an opportunity to connect to your neighbors, friends or distant…
Artful Balance: Single Working Mother of Three Combines Love of Art with Business
A purple thumb print sealed the deal, as Sue Walia celebrated 10 years at the helm of Abrakadoodle-Northern Virginia by signing up for another decade of franchise ownership. It’s not surprise that the contract signing was as unique, colorful and creative as the franchise company and its owner/partners whom proudly represent the brand. “This is…
Echoes of Purple Mountain Majesty Bring Franchise Owner Full Circle
Ten years ago Pat Lakatta purchased her Abrakadoodle-Baltimore franchise. Ms. Lakatta reflects that “My love of kids drew me to this concept. I was very taken with Abrakadoodle and its co-founders Mary Rogers and Rosemarie Hartnett, and I’ve always been a child advocate.” Although Pat wondered if her independent streak would fit with a franchise…