Last week I had the pleasure of taking almost 30 of our key employees to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Besides having an incredible day, I found myself thinking about our growth and evolving landscape against the backdrop of New York’s evolving landscape. 10 years have passed since we started…

No matter how you slice it, luck plays an important role in determining your success in life. And, I’m not really speaking about financial success. What I’m talking about is fulfillment… you’ve got to be really lucky to find a pathway that allows you to do what you really love…

Throughout the month of June, it is showtime across the One River network!  That means we are installing in our galleries and studios original artwork made by all of our students to celebrate the majesty of art making and the importance of sharing it with the world.   Over the…

Every once in a while, you see or hear something that stops you in your tracks.   No, I’m not talking about politics… I’m talking about the arts.  Think about the first time you heard a song that stuck with you forever.  Or, a performance by an actor in a movie…

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…