GQ Profiles Thrive Mentor F.E. Castleberry
So this guy, Frederick E. Castleberry, mentors students at Harlem Village Academy with School Mentors. His students love him. You should mentor too.
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Some Riffs For Storytelling
Thrive Collective’s Music Director Dr. Terry Greene moonlights during summers as faculty for the Walden School Summer Music Camp in New Hampshire. Here he performs with members of The Walden School faculty and students, along with members of the International Contemporary Ensemble on July 17th 2016. Music written by Terry L. Greene II. Lyrics written and…
read more“I Am Longwood” Collaborators
On June 4, 2016, a dozen Bronx based artists and arts organizations gathered to celebrate the rich cultural legacy of the Longwood neighborhood at the first I Am Longwood Arts Fest. Meet some of the collaborators. About the Arts Fest Partner Profile: YUCA Arts Artist Profile: Kim Andino Partner Profile: Elevate NY Artist Profile: Anthony…
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Meet the Artist: Marissa Molina
Where are you from? Long Island, NY What do you like to do with Thrive? I love inspiring the students to express themselves in new ways and to never give up How did you first get started with Thrive? I met Jeremy through training martial arts with Kekoa. Since Kekoa knew I was an artist…
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Meet Thrive’s Artists!
Here at Thrive, we’re privileged to work with a lot of talented artists who help us bring murals, music, art, and media programs to schools throughout the city. Starting today, we’re going to introduce you to who they are and where they’re from, among other things. Please look forward to meeting the artists!
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More Coney Art Walls Buzz
Thank you to the amazing response from the media last week celebrating the great work by NYC public school students and dedicated artists beautifying West 15th Street in Coney Island as part of the Coney Art Walls initiative. Here are a few of the reports. 1. “Brush with Fame: Kids paint mural with acclaimed artist” by…
read moreFox 5 NY Celebrates Thrive Collective at Coney Art Walls
Coney Island Art Walls, an outdoor museum of art, is hosting a student arts program called Thrive Collective. New York City has 419 schools with no arts program at all. The collective is working to change that. In the end, the art also changes the students who get involved. – Christal Young, Fox 5 NY
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Cycloptic Merman: Coney Art Walls 2016
Our first (of two) Summer Intensive 2016 featured a second consecutive Coney Art Walls mural project art directed by Chris Daze Ellis. Daze’s “Cycloptic Merman” concept revolves around a central figure that blends two iconic Coney Island characters, surrounded by vignettes depicting Coney Island traditions and culture. Daze invited our students, interns, and teaching artists to design…
read moreCultural Affairs Agency Invests in Art Education
Thrive Collective proudly welcomed the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) as a partner this year thanks to the advocacy of NY City Council Members Vincent Gentile, Fernando Cabrera, and Donovan Richards. Through DCA initiatives including the Immigrants Cultural Fund, the Art as Catalyst for Change Anti-Gun Violence program, and Cultural After School Adventures (CASA), DCA…
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We Love our Sponsors
Without the generous support of sponsors and donors, Thrive Collective would cease to exist. Thank you for making it possible to do what we do. One of the fun ways we like to say thank you is by recognizing your investments directly on murals. Here are some of the game changers that have supported us this year:…
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