{"id":238310,"date":"2026-04-17T12:27:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/event\/one-river-school-art-students-exhibit-at-garden-state-plaza-for-autism-acceptance-month\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T12:27:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:27:28","slug":"one-river-school-art-students-exhibit-at-garden-state-plaza-for-autism-acceptance-month","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/event\/one-river-school-art-students-exhibit-at-garden-state-plaza-for-autism-acceptance-month\/","title":{"rendered":"One River School Art Students Exhibit at Garden State Plaza for Autism Acceptance Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 + <\/a>Design<\/a>\u2019s student exhibit, which explores themes of kindness, empathy, and inclusion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exhibit is part of the Kindness Project, developed by founder Matt Ross in collaboration with the REED Foundation for Autism. Inspired by Ross\u2019s son and integrated into the school\u2019s curriculum, the initiative marks Autism Acceptance Month and features artwork from One River\u2019s Kids and Teen Digital Art Shuffle\u00ae programs. Students interpret ideas of kindness and understanding through drawing, painting, and digital media.<\/p>\n

Additional elements of the exhibit include:<\/p>\n