One River School Art Students Exhibit at Garden State Plaza for Autism Acceptance Month

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In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, we invite you to join us at Garden State Plaza on April 23 from 7-8 p.m. for One River School of Art + Design’s student exhibit, which explores themes of kindness, empathy, and inclusion.

The exhibit is part of the Kindness Project, developed by founder Matt Ross in collaboration with the REED Foundation for Autism. Inspired by Ross’s son and integrated into the school’s curriculum, the initiative marks Autism Acceptance Month and features artwork from One River’s Kids and Teen Digital Art Shuffle® programs. Students interpret ideas of kindness and understanding through drawing, painting, and digital media.

Additional elements of the exhibit include:

• How to donate: QR codes placed throughout the exhibit allow visitors to support the participating autism charity partner
• The Muses: Students drew inspiration from contemporary illustrators Rebecca Burgess and Kate Cosgrove
• Don’t Forget the Merch: One River covers production costs to print and frame the students’ digital artwork for the exhibition, with postcards available for purchase at participating locations

Garden State Plaza, Nordstrom’s Parking Lot