School Murals

Thrive embarks on monumental Loisaida mural

On the southwest corner of Avenue C and Sixth Street, in the heart of Thrive Collective’s multigenerational work, the new “Loisaida Thrives” mural is taking shape. Although Thrive Collective has now painted over 750 murals across New York City, Dallas, Oakland, and more, this one is arguably the most personal and significant yet. The early…

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Return on Investment: NYC Council Member Cabán

In anticipation of this week’s New York City Council Budget deadline, Principal Laura Kavourias from PS 171 in Astoria has something to say. Thank you, Council Member Tiffany Cabán for bringing Thrive Collective to Principal Kavourias’ school! Please enjoy the exponential returns on your investment courtesy of the New York Mets. See more ways 29…

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The New York Mets partner with Thrive to paint murals in Queens school

The New York Mets thrive as one of the most prominent franchises in professional sports. From their historic 1969 and 1986 World Series-winning squads to modern stars like Juan Soto and Pete Alonso, the Mets have cemented themselves as a globally recognized organization. But through all of the packed stadiums, superstar talent, and international buzz,…

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LES, Transform this Block and Help Design a Public Realm Mural

Thrive Collective has received a 2026 Public Realm grant from the NYC Department of Small Business Services to beautify a large wall in the Lower East Side. Thrive’s Murals Art Director Marissa Molina will lead the project with us. We will host a community gathering at the Lower East Side/Chinatown Family Enrichment Center to help design…

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Bay Ridge, Help Design a NYC Public Realm Mural

Thrive Collective has received a 2026 Public Realm grant from the NYC Department of Small Business Services to beautify a large wall in Bay Ridge. Bay Ridge’s beloved artist Michael “Kaves” McLeer will continue our 2023 “Welcome to Bay Ridge” collaboration on the same building and lead the project with us. We will host a…

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Featured Partner: Bronx Connect x Thrive Collective

Thrive Collective has partnered with Bronx Connect officially as one of their arts education providers since 2021, and unofficially as friends and colleagues for more than 25 years. BronxConnect is a faith and community-based organization in the Bronx that provides alternative-to-incarceration and detention programs for high-risk youth and young adults. Founded in 1999 by the Urban Youth Alliance, it…

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Featured Partner: New York Edge x Thrive Collective

Thrive Collective has proudly partnered with New York Edge as one of their arts education providers since 2018. Founded in 1992, New York Edge (formerly Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation) is one of the largest providers of school-based afterschool and summer programs in New York City and the metropolitan region. They offer enrichment programs before or after the…

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FOX 5 NY Reports on Atlantic Avenue Murals

FOX 5 NY reports on the transformational murals at the BQE underpass at Atlantic Avenue. The report features Peach Tao, lead artist for “Biodiverse” mural on the South Wall. Kelly Carrol of the Atlantic Avenue BID explains how the project helps reclaim the waterfront. Atlantic Avenue BQE Murals 0 Atlantic Avenue Murals: The Avenue Makeover…

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