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People often ask me what determines a great artwork. And, sometimes I go into detail about the process, the subject matter, materials, etc. Other times, I simply say “you know it when you see it”. This past week I visited our school in Port Jefferson, NY and while reviewing so many fabulous artworks from…
Having fun matters. There is a correlation between how much you like doing something and how much time you spend doing it. Building creative skills takes time…whether it is artmaking, design, music or any other creative endeavor, our goal is to generate “compelling outcomes” over time. This requires trial and error, problem solving, learning…
I spent the weekend in Providence Rhode Island, and went on a historical walk that blew my mind. It was my first time there, and notwithstanding the fact that I knew Providence was rich in American history, I had no idea how beautiful the architecture and monuments would be. So, as I was walking…
This picture says it all. The joy of sharing your creative outcome is a special moment. And Tommy Lane made just one of dozens of incredible artworks that I had a chance to view during my visit this past Friday to our school in Larchmont, NY. Our students enjoyed sharing their completed projects and their…
Check out the look on this student’s face. Now, pivot to the object she created. There is something special happening at our summer camps and this is just one small example. I am such a fan of drawing and painting. But when I see a student accomplish the task of making something three dimensional by hand, it…
There’re so many ways for teens to express themselves through visual art but it quite often comes back to fun and interesting character development. While visiting schools and checking out our student exhibitions, I took photos of just a few of the cool characters I connected with. 😀 What I really like about these outcomes…
I love nothing more than checking out our student exhibitions and spending one on one time with our students. This past Saturday I had a chance to speak with Siena, one of our students in Englewood, NJ and I was so intrigued with our conversation and the dozens of other conversations I had with other…
It feels really great to build a business that is becoming “the best place to work in the arts”. And, I am so excited to announce the opening of our third location on Long Island where we are looking for talent to operate our new One River School location in Manhasset, NY. Let me know if you know…
No matter where you live, this summer from coast to coast offers a variety and abundance of amazing art exhibitions. The Museum of Modern Art recently opened a retrospective from Georgia O’Keeffe featuring abstract works on paper that is high on my list. In Chicago, the Art Institute will offer another look at Vincent…
It is my greatest honor and privilege to announce that Agnes Mauro has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer. It is extremely hard for me to briefly describe the role Agnes has played in the development of One River School. Very simply, her imprint is on every facet of our business and she has…