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STERLING, VA, January 9, 2024 – Abrakadoodle is pleased to welcome new franchise owner Dee Hughes (photo, left) of Richmond, Texas. Ms. Hughes's art education franchise serves Tanglewood Park, Briargrove, River Oaks, Memorial Park, Montrose, Upper Kirby, Galleria, Bellaire, Meyerland & West University Place. Abrakadoodle Greater Metro Houston brings creative, mobile art programs that benefit children in the community. Abrakadoodle’s award-winning visual arts classes, camps, workshops, In-School Field Trips, special art events and Arty Parties are delivered at schools, community centers, and other community sites.
Ms. Hughes is a military veteran who has over 10 years of experience in the development of programs, policies and procedures that increase performance while achieving organizational goals and objectives. She remarked, “I wanted to find an opportunity in which I would have great work/life balance. I wanted to become my own boss while doing something that I could feel passionate about. When Abrakadoodle was brought to my attention, I felt like it was a great fit for my goals!”
Abrakadoodle academic art programs are offered at more charter schools, elementary schools and pre-K programs than any other program. Schools that partner with Abrakadoodle gain a comprehensive academic art program that allows students to experience a wide variety of materials, techniques and styles. Students use specialty art materials, learn about contemporary and master artists, work in two and three dimensions, explore art from around the world and more. A team of experienced artists and educators design the Abrakadoodle curriculum to provide a balanced program that sequentially builds both skills and knowledge. In addition to its art education programs, Abrakadoodle offers creative art programs made specifically for adults, called Art Splash, for social art parties and events.
“We are delighted to welcome Ms. Hughes to our award-winning Abrakadoodle franchise system,” said Rosemarie Hartnett, CFE, President and Co-Founder of Abrakadoodle, Inc. “She brings a wealth of organizational and quality control experience to our system. Ms. Hughes also has a genuine desire to bring the very best in arts education to all children in her community. This will serve her well as she builds a successful Abrakadoodle franchise business.”
Ms. Hughes has always had a keen interest in running her own business. Of Abrakadoodle, she said, “I see an opportunity to be a part of a highly collaborative system that offers solid structure and support systems!”
To learn more about our creative art programs or to bring Abrakadoodle classes and activities to your location, please visit www.abrakadoodle.com/tx-greater-metro-houston/, contact Dee Hughes via email at dhughes@abrakadoodle.com or call 346-901-7700. Visit Abrakadoodle Houston on Facebook for program updates.
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About Abrakadoodle
Sterling, VA-based Abrakadoodle (www.abrakadoodle.com) was co-founded in 2002 by award-winning educators/franchise developers Mary Rogers, MA. Ed (ret), and Rosemarie Hartnett, CFE, President. 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 14 years old at locations across the U.S. and in several international locations. Abrakadoodle inspires children’s imaginations by immersing them in art forms such as painting, sculpting, drawing, paper and fabric art, mosaics, stamping, anime, collage and more at schools and other community locations.
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