"The KidzArt franchise business has expanded to all corners of the world to help develop children's creativity and expression," says KidzArt CEO, Sue Bartman. "Our 'no mistakes' philosophy and right brain thinking approach encourage children to explore their imaginations without inhibition. People around the globe recognize that children with creative thinking skills possess a mindset that will thrive in our fast-changing world."

KidzArt provides fine arts classes for kids of all ages and has a philosophy based on using right brain skills to develop creativity. With eleven new franchises opening in the Middle East and Southeast Asia in the past two years, KidzArt's development in these areas is not a coincidence. To prepare for the global economy, a new generation of parents is advocating that their children expand their creative thinking skills to develop their resourcefulness, imagination and originality.

According to Joel Lazarovitz, international franchise development for KidzArt, "Franchisors with great children's concepts, such as KidzArt, are finding strong franchisees/marketers that are looking to grow unique brands. In Saudi Arabia, forty percent of the population is under the age of sixteen, so it and similar markets are ripe for distinctive educational programs for children."

Ms. Sahar Aldahash, KidzArt's Master Franchisee for Saudi Arabia, has plans to open a children's enrichment center in Riyadh. Aldahash will offer multiple children's brands under one umbrella where children can be educated and entertained with unique curriculum. Aldahash has purchased the rights to open seven KidzArt franchises in Saudi Arabia in the next ten years.

"Our mission is to optimize the development of every child by offering a bundle of world renowned, dynamic programs that facilitate learning to explore, thinking critically, expressing clearly, and connecting ideas creatively," says Aldahash. "We support each child's journey toward his or her social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and aesthetic potential. We strive to be the first choice destination for families of children for after school activities. We will be opening other KidzArt centers in other major cities in Saudi Arabia and are already receiving offers from interested parties regarding this development."

In Malta, educators Philip and Simone Stilon will open the first European KidzArt franchise this summer. With the strong instructional background, the Stilon's embrace the concept that learning shouldn't be a chore but a pleasure and art can open children's eyes to the world as well as their minds and hearts.

From 2009 to the present, KidzArt has signed on twelve international franchisees and currently have another pending in the Philippines. Through KidzArt's expansion, the organization will leverage partnerships to enhance its curriculum to make it attractive to more countries and cultures around the world. KidzArt is seeking interested entrepreneurs, franchise and business owners who have the resources to extend their art education concept worldwide.

About KidzArt:

Founded in 1998, KidzArt is an international art enrichment franchise company that helps students of all ages explore their inner artistic potential. Through classes, camps, workshops, school assemblies and birthday parties, KidzArt offers a diverse, multi-cultural, multi-media drawing and fine arts curriculum designed to inspire students throughout the world. KidzArt's "no mistakes" philosophy encourages children to try new things, explore their creativity and overcome their inhibitions or obstacles in order to grow and learn. Franchising since July 2002, KidzArt has franchised units throughout the US, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.