It’s Franchise Friday
This Franchise Friday we celebrate African American Heritage month. Abrakadoodle owners across the country promote the art and creativity of African Americans and other peoples of African descent.
Romare Bearden, Kara Walker, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jacob Lawrence and Alma Thomas are just few of the artists featured in our curriculum.
We thank our franchise owners for inspiring a new generation of young artists and for recognizing the central role of African Americans in the Visual Arts!
Romare Bearden is an African American artist who created colorful collages.
Kara Walker is an African American artist featured in Abrakadoodle’s art education program.
Jean-Michel Basquiat is an African American who often used crowns and created art using a variety of different marking techniques.
Jacob Lawrence is An African American painter who later became an art professor.
Alma Thomas was an African American painter known for her colorful, happy art.