Monart School of the Arts Franchise

Monart School of the Arts is a franchise for a business providing art education. It was founded in 1979 and started franchising in 2004.

It was founded by Mona Brookes. She went to Chouinard Art Institute. She also attended the Pepperdine University and achieved a degree in Psychology and Art. She initially founded the Monart Method in 1979 as a phonetic reading program for children in Kindergarten to sixth grade. She was given a study grant by the California Arts Council because her method showed a 20% improvement in the children’s reading scores. Her method is a way to help improve realistic drawing skills and visual perception. It helps build confidence that even teachers says that the student’s problem solving abilities and concentration improves only after a few session at Monart School of Arts. Her method has been recognized by noted personalities from different institutions like Howard Gardner who authored “Multiple Intelligence” from Harvard University, John Solem from Califronia Lutheran University, Don Oldenburg from The Washington Post, Lynn Silverman from Kennedy Center, Dr. Lucia Capacchione from Creative Journal Writing, Robert Evans from National Children’s Museum, and Joanne Nelsen from Huntington Beach News. They now have 27 locations in the United States.

What is the Monart Method?

It has the five basic elements of shape. It includes the dot and circle family which has different forms such as oval, elipse, and kidney. The line family also has three forms such as the straight line family, the curved line family, and the angle line family. These are used as an “alphabet” in drawing. They are combined to form different objects. They are taught to view the world through the five elements and transform them onto the paper.

What books has the founder, Mona Brookes, have written to aid students in learning how to draw?

“Drawing for Older Children and Teens -A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too“includes inspirational stories of students and guides in developing their own style and even learning the basics in choosing your materials. “Drawing With Children-Tenth Anniversary Edition” is a revised edition. It also reaches to children who have special needs and learning problems.

Cost and requirements on running a Monart School of the Arts franchise

You need to have a total liquid asset of at least $65,000 to $75,000. Expect to be investing about $65,000 to $75,000. The Monart School of the Arts franchise fee is $15,000 with an on-going royalty fee of 8%. This is for a renewable seven year term agreement. You will need about three to four employees to run one location. They allow multi-unit ownership. They do not allow absentee ownership.

What is included in the franchise package?

There will be training at an existing franchise location. You will be receiving newsletters and a toll free phone number. You will be given access to the internet and assistance at the grand opening. Expect to be attending meetings and receiving occasional field evaluations to check on your progress. For marketing support, there will be regional advertising.

Monart School of the Arts Contact Details

You may reach them at:

Address: 2340 Powell St., #397 Emeryville, California 94608

Phone: (310)390-0386

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