One River School
We provide project-based art education for kids, teens, and adults through our One River School locations. Our classes cover visual art, drawing, cartooning, painting, sculpture, photography, design, and digital art, with programs built around one-month projects and a structured curriculum. We teach contemporary art across a range of media and use hands-on instruction to make learning art engaging while helping students build real skills and produce finished work. Our schools operate as local art education centers that serve families, students, and adult learners looking for creative classes outside of traditional school settings. We also offer digital design classes for tweens, teens, and adults who want to learn creative tools in a digital environment.
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Art, Music & Design
Brand highlights
- CEOMatthew Ross
- Headquarters49 North Dean Street, Englewood, NJ, 07631
- Year founded2014
- Year started franchising2016
- IndustryArt, Music & Design
- Locations open9 (+8 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$153,500 - $449,600
- Franchise fee$45,000
- Royalty9% of Gross Sales
- Brand fundUp to 2% of Gross Sales
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Art, Music & Design industry:
The art, music, and design industry focuses on creative expression and education. Franchises in this sector offer opportunities for those passionate about fostering artistic talent and creativity.
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2019-03-13
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Location data
| Total locations | 9 |
| Franchise locations | 4 |
| Corporate locations | 5 |
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