I always envisioned building a space that allowed our students to have fun, make really cool artwork and learn from inspiring teachers. However, it was also a dream of mine to connect One River School of Art + Design to the artworld at large. In just the last few weeks we have had studio visits…

 I was born in 1961 and as a result I am a product of the turbulent times of the 60’s and 70’s. My Dad, born and bred in the Bronx, was an old school sports fan and boxing was a huge thing in our house back in the day. Muhammed Ali was larger than life…

I am so grateful for the response to our Student Show this past Friday night. Hundreds of adults, teens and kids who attend One River School came out to see their artwork side by side with their peers. One of the coolest things is seeing the really young kids at the show. Chloe Olesinksi has…

The word “graduation” generates a variety of feelings for me. When I was a kid, I couldn’t get where I was going fast enough. But like most people, as you get older, you try to slow down and savor the special moments because you know how fast life ticks by. We celebrate the most important…

We’re Having a Baby! Yes, One River School is multiplying…we’re opening our 2nd location in Allendale, NJ this September and I couldn’t be more excited about it. It’s been almost four years since we launched One River in Englewood and created “a new direction in art education.” The goal from the start was to do…

Every day I come to work I meet and connect with countless students of all ages and backgrounds and they all have one thing in common…they are motivated to push their creative potential. Meet Noelani Renderos. She is one of our most innovative students and has found a home here at One River studying art…

  Monday Thoughts: Naim Byrd Inside the walls of One River School, we talk about creating the next generation of great artists. Let me introduce you to Naim Byrd. Naim is from Englewood and has been with us for three years. At 17 years old, Naim has amazing drawing skills along with a deeply creative…

Not sure if I can say anything about Prince that hasn’t been said before, but I thought I would add a little something since reflecting on artists is at the core of Monday Thoughts. And, Lord knows Prince was the artist’s artist! When you play like Hendrix, write like Lennon and perform like James Brown, there…

At One River School we teach in a compelling way that sets kids on the right track and gives adults a fresh approach to growing their skills. We could never be great without presenting world-class art right here in our space. It shows our community what is current, what is relevant and what we think…

This Friday was one of the most successful days since we have opened One River School of Art + Design. We recently received some great press about the work we are doing but nothing replaces the feeling we get when we share our student work with the public. Friday was the opening of our Teen…