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PS 91X: Spread Your Wings

The overall theme of this mural is the celebration of different cultures within the school. At the beginning of the project, the students came with questions and an upbeat energy! Some weren’t sure what a mural was at first but as they learned, they were eager to get started! The students brought out a lot…

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Frank McCourt HS: We are One

The “WE ARE ONE” mural was created by the students at Frank McCourt High School. During workshops, we explored community and collaboration, covering topics such as cultural roots, kindness, the use of color, and composition. This is how we arrived at this mural design, featuring the title “WE ARE ONE” in the central area. This…

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QPA: In Unity There is Strength

”In Unity There is Strength,” is the theme and title of this mural. The participants of this project were 9th and 10th Graders of Queens Preparatory Academy. At the beginning of the project the younger students struggled opening up but eventually broke out of their shells with the help of the older students who previously…

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Park East HS: Bloom in Time

park-east-header park-east-feature The inspiration for this mural is the school’s motto, “Purpose, Preparation, Pride,” and evolved into the theme: “Bloom in Time.” The students involved were ninth graders, all in their first year at the school, and at first they were a little reserved during the brainstorming section of the project. However, personalities really started…

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PS 45Q: Unify at PS 45

Our design is deeply rooted in the themes provided by PS 45Q school: Diversity, Inclusivity, Welcome, Acceptance, Love, Community, and Cultures. These themes guided our classroom sessions, where students created drawings inspired by what these values meant to them. I took my primary inspiration from the students’ artwork, as well as sketches submitted by the school administration, teachers,…

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PS/MS 183Q: Good Things Happen Here

We had the pleasure of returning to PS/MS 183Q for the tenth consecutive year, thanks to the Art a Catalyst for Change grant from the NYC Council and Council Member Selvana Brooks-Powers. This year’s program was led by Raissa Oliveira Da Silva and explored the theme of, “Good Things Happen Here,” with students at the…

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FUNdamentals of PS 171: Diversity

Artist Plushie returned to her elementary school alma mater to lead the “FUNdamentals of PS 171” murals for the school auditorium. This vibrant project reflects the voices and imaginations of students, brought to life through a series of classroom workshops and brainstorming sessions. Each of the six mural panels highlights one core value using student-generated…

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FUNdamentals of PS 171: Soar

Artist Plushie returned to her elementary school alma mater to lead the “FUNdamentals of PS 171” murals for the school auditorium. This vibrant project reflects the voices and imaginations of students, brought to life through a series of classroom workshops and brainstorming sessions. Each of the six mural panels highlights one core value using student-generated…

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FUNdamentals of PS 171: Sharing

Artist Plushie returned to her elementary school alma mater to lead the “FUNdamentals of PS 171” murals for the school auditorium. This vibrant project reflects the voices and imaginations of students, brought to life through a series of classroom workshops and brainstorming sessions. Each of the six mural panels highlights one core value using student-generated…

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FUNdamentals of PS 171: Family

Artist Plushie returned to her elementary school alma mater to lead the “FUNdamentals of PS 171” murals for the school auditorium. This vibrant project reflects the voices and imaginations of students, brought to life through a series of classroom workshops and brainstorming sessions. Each of the six mural panels highlights one core value using student-generated…

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