I like nothing more than visiting our schools on Fridays during the summer. This allows me to observe the wind down of a week of camp and inevitably the joy on our students faces.   As I bounced across a couple schools last Friday, I also had a chance to talk extensively to numerous parents…

When we started One River School, I was particularly interested in creating a “transformative” experience and over the last 10 years I feel that in many ways our unique methods have rolled up into something that has accomplished this goal. When it comes to art making, the term “transformation” is also a particularly interesting one…

As I started to write my Monday Thoughts, I wanted to honor July 4th by wishing happy birthday to all Americans on this date. But, at the same time, I started to wonder why I was feeling trepidation about writing this and it made me think a little bit deeper about where we are today…

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 One River, and looking at…

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 to do. Ten years ago…

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 last 10 years, we have…

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 or play.  Well, the other…

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 on a calendar of events…

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 it all remains a significant…

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 from artists about what inspired…