2021

PS 280Q: The Garden

thrivecollective-ps280q-thegarden-3 thrivecollective-ps280q-thegarden-5 The Home of the Lionhearts is one that blooms from strong values planted in and for the community. With a rich source of influence, PS 280Q fosters the space for students to flourish and do everything with H.E.A.R.T♥️ To team with such an amazing community was a great reminder of things that essential…

read more

PS 280Q: Home of the Lionhearts

? Welcome all, to the home of the Lionhearts!🎉 Join in on the Parade as students travel the halls filled with joy. After a wonderful time working with everyone at PS 280Q, a season of jubilee has begun as we’ve completed another project and welcome students to see their newest space. We hope the lionhearts…

read more

IS 259 William McKinley School: The Pride of Bay Ridge

The band’s ahead and ready to lead the McKinley fest lineup. From deep, longstanding meanings to fun, colorful play, the students of IS 259 are no strangers to the many festivities around the world. It was amazing to see many share stories and history of the traditions and identities they represent. What a way to…

read more

PS 163: Bee Rock Steady

thrive-collective-ps163-4 thrive-collective-ps163-3 thrive-collective-ps163-5 The “BEE Rock Steady” mural celebrates two unique features of PS 163 on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. First, it honors the unique role the schoolyard played in the earliest days of hip hop history, as the birthplace of the iconic b-boy and b-girl Rock Steady Crew. Second, it resides in a school…

read more

PS 45: The Big Melting Pot

thrive-collective-ps45-5 thrive-collective-ps45-6 thrive-collective-ps45-4 What’s cooking at PS 45? 🥘 In true potluck style, you can find just about any treat to your liking in the these halls sprinkled with a touch of heartfelt affirmations. What better way to debut the school’s new food pantry than a parade of some sweet friends? Thanks to PS 45…

read more

MS 141/RKA: The Arcade

After a year of online learning, the students at MS 141/RKA are more than familiar with the virtual world👾 With a name like The Arcade, it was fitting to have MS 141/RKA reach out for a mural in this space and paying tribute to this notable time in education. Bringing more nuance to connecting, students…

read more

PS 329: Surfside Strong

After Hurricane Sandy and riding wave after wave in 2020, the students of the Surfside School definitely know how to rise high with the tide. In a school where much has been endured, strength to grow and shine as a beacon is surely evidence of the resilience that flows through these halls. This mural project…

read more

PS/MS 34: Aim High

Leaping into the start of a new legacy, Thrive artist Peach Tao teamed up with Marty Medina and the students of PS 34 to present the school’s new image from a unique vantage point. As an effort to encourage the soon graduating 8th grade class to make their mark, students were able to share their…

read more

PS 6: Celebration Nation

It’s a celebration! 🎭 Gather ‘round the table, room and screens because PS 6 is hosting a festivity for all! As a collective tribute to traditions old and new, students shared memories of their favorite celebratory activities. From fun rides to tender moments with our loved ones, PS 6 reminds of all the forms celebrations…

read more

PS 183Q: Portals

Opening doors to a better tomorrow, PS 183Q is stepping into a brighter future for themselves. Imagining a future free from violence came as an easy task to students at PS 183Q, especially when given full range to create life regardless of what others might deem as reality. To imagine a space that welcomes all…

read more