This September we celebrate our 10th anniversary at One River School and I have immense pride when I think about where we are and where we have come from.  There are so many factors that drive business success: people, products, execution, capital, strategy, marketing and more.   We are working…

Whenever I’m talking about the benefits of art education, one of the things I often focus on is the importance of learning how to navigate a challenge where the answer may not be black or white.  In fact, whether we are making art or viewing art, at the center of…

One of the things I treasure most about One River School, is the importance we have placed on showcasing contemporary artists through our lesson plans and our exhibition program. Let’s face it, in today’s busy world how much time do you get to visit contemporary art galleries and hear directly…

Over the last decade I have studied thousands of artists across the globe trying to learn to decipher two things: what makes a great artwork and what am I personally attracted to. In addition, I have also worked to understand which artists would be exciting to share within our curriculum.…

Every week I prepare to write Monday Thoughts by trying to convey something that may help you think differently about the world, about yourself, or about the future.  Today, I’m asking you to help me solve a problem.   We are growing our business and are in need of professionals…

Over the last 10 years I have been fortunate to have come to know first-hand so many inspiring artists.  My curiosity often drives me to look for artists who have a differentiated practice from everyone else. Which brings me to John O’Connor. This Saturday, we open a new exhibition of…

Last week I shared some thoughts about our recent student exhibitions and promised you some images to demonstrate the spirit of what is happening here at One River. Click here and check out an exhibition image from each of our schools across the country. It’s profoundly important that people have a…

Twice a year we do student exhibitions that allow everyone in our system to create an object and share their outcome with the world. It is a profound experience to see how students tackle an assignment knowing in advance that their artwork will be on display next to their peers.…

There are so many answers to the question above. The truth is, a lot of uncontrollable thoughts can creep into your frontal lobe and get the best of you. Don’t let it happen. Here’s my prescription: Write down five things that you want to happen next year that will make…