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One River School at International Franchise Expo in NYC May 28-29, 2026

By Michelle Miserez, VP Franchise Development | May 28, 2026

One River School of Art + Design is excited to exhibit at the International Franchise Expo in New York tomorrow and Saturday. Stop by to learn how One River is transforming art education through a modern, community-driven business model built around creativity, innovation, and impact. We look forward to connecting with future franchise partners and…

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