Grow or Fold
For the last 20 years, I’ve invested my life in creative education, and I have seen the blessing of what it can do for adults and kids through the lens of my experiences as CEO of School of Rock and One River School. The metaphor, “grow or fold”, is a…
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Transforming the Youth of Today
Take a look at the image. The smile and the pride on our student’s face. The artwork on display. And, our bold statement above. I often ask parents, “what would make a difference in your kid’s life?” And, quite often I hear a blend of: “I want them to…
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Showtime
It is showtime at One River School … each of our locations have either had their official Student Exhibition opening or it is about to happen. Either way, our fifteen locations in six states are celebrating the amazing efforts of our students and team, and having previewed a bunch of…
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Team Showcase: Angela Slattery
Tell us a little bit about you and your background. Since a young age, creating has always been an outlet for me. I believe my art practice is such a crucial part of living a healthy lifestyle. I received my Bachelors of the Arts at Manhattanville College with a Major…
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Educator Showcase: Sam Chen
Tell us a little bit about you and your background. I graduated from SUNY Purchase with an Interdisciplinary BFA in Sculpture and Printmaking and I am currently enrolled at Hunter College to receive a MA in Visual Arts Education (K-12). I enjoy working with students of all ages and sharing…
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A Very Piece-ful Alphabet
Kids Art Shuffle (K-2) A Very Piece-ful Alphabet Overview: Students create a colorful and interactive word puzzle to simulate a dynamic exchange between art and language. Essential Skills: Students measure, cut, and paint letters to form messages onto a colorful background. Vocabulary + Terms: Color scheme, Interactive, Scale, Value Featured…
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Artist Jeffrey Gibson
Artists like Jeffrey Gibson inspired me to create One River School and these days Jeffrey’s art and his personal story are inspiring others across the world. He is representing the United States this year in the Venice Biennale and this recognition is so deserving given both the unique art that…
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