By Leonor Alvim Brazao, Abrakadoodle Artist in Residence. I have such fond memories of time spent with my mom during my childhood, because we incorporated art into our lives. We used to spend hours on the beach collecting shells. At home, we transformed our sunny days collections into collages. For her it was the beginning of…
“Look what I made!” Gleeful kids exclaim their pride in artistic accomplishments every day in Abrakadoodle art programs. That’s why Abrakadoodle is committed to Arts for All – to make sure that all kids, regardless of ability or economic situation, can enjoy the many benefits of art education. Kicking off its 2014 annual conference at…
Thinking about summer camp? With so many choices for kids’ camps, it can be challenging to figure out what will give your child a positive, memorable experience with lasting benefits. Perhaps you’ve never experienced a summer camp yourself or feel that your child might be reluctant about his or her art abilities. Could it be…
Art for kids is not only rewarding and fun, but it also helps children to learn about cultures and celebrate what is unique about themselves and countries around the world. In its inaugural NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival & Health Fair held during the last weekend of September at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Panama was the…
A child’s art sometimes evolves into something that looks like slop, as your child is deeply immersed in exploring art materials while working on an art creation. Fear not! It is this process of trying and then seeing results that greatly benefits kids. Process art is both an artistic movement and a creative belief. The…
When your CDs no longer spin that favorite song, forget the landfill and instead consider recycling them to make inventive art creations. You need to set aside a day or two for this type of project due to the nonporous disks, which may take up to an hour for paint to dry. Most of our…
At schools nationwide, Abrakadoodle celebrates creativity in after school programs by delivering creativity-boosting programming that helps kids develop art skills and confidence while having fun. Each year, Abrakadoodle joins millions in celebrating Lights On Afterschool, a campaign of the Afterschool Alliance, which recognizes the importance of providing safe, strong afterschool options for children nationwide. During an…
