Back to School Art

August 23, 2021

JJ Manford Birth of Emil, 2017 acrylic and oil on canvas 74 x 69 in.

Thank you. Eighteen months after the pandemic began, One River School has had an incredible summer and we are so grateful for your support. Thousands of campers found out first-hand how compelling our program is and as we transition to fall, we have never been more excited to embrace the back-to-school window.

With almost 50 classes on the schedule per school, we offer the most flexible, compelling, fun, safe, social and creative experience in your community.

Kids Classes that are foundational and inspiring
Teen Classes to help drive the creative spirit
Adult Classes for all levels to tap into your inner calm and growth mindset

Nine years ago, when I started One River School, I felt the need to provide a different experience that would allow students of all levels to engage in art and design. Today, I have even more pride as a result of the role we continue to play in helping our students to stay optimistic and engaged in something positive.

Back to Art School has taken on a whole new meaning.

Matt Ross

Matt Ross is the Founder of One River School of Art + Design. Since 2012, One River has grown from one location in Englewood, NJ to fifteen schools in six states with a goal to “transform art education” across America. Prior to One River School, Matt was the CEO of School of Rock, where he built the company into the world leader in music education for kids. Prior to his experience with School of Rock, Matt held a variety of management positions in broadcasting, working for diverse media companies such as Clear Channel, CBS and Viacom. He is also active in promoting Autism awareness and supporting emerging artists and is passionate about collecting Contemporary Art with a focus on painting, mixed media and drawing.