Thrive Collective
Artist Andrea Amanda and a team of artists restored “See Yourself in the Story” at PS 185 in Bay Ridge, after prolonged building construction and extensive damage to the mural. Co-designed by artists Michela Muserra and Kristen Hubbard, the mural was originally completed in 2018 with support from NYC Council Members Vincent Gentile and Justin…
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PS 212 commissioned artist Pelumi Ayeni to celebrate their Koala mascot and motto: “P.S.212 has the best KOALITIES” on their schoolyard entrance doors. Featuring bright colors and blue highlights, they also wanted the mural to include fun elements that reference the iconic attractions of the nearby Coney Island amusement parks. Students ride a roller coaster…
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Veteran Thrive artist Will DeNatale worked with three classes at PS 288K in Coney Island to design and produce “Bloom Together” this spring. The vibrant design highlights the Coney Island community intertwined with nature, and includes the phrase, “You Rock!” commonly heard throughout the school. Bloom Together is Thrive Collective’s third mural at the school…
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BROOKLYN, USA 🛍 After seeing Thrive Collective featured on a local news report, Kings Plaza’s management team reached out about showcasing Thrive artists for public art installations at the mall. The first collaboration invited graffiti writer Cramcept to produce a “Brooklyn” selfie wall. “The art installation looks INCREDIBLE. Thank you so much. You have brightened…
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This mural is a little extra special, both for veteran Thrive artist Joshua Gabriel and Thrive Collective. For Joshua, it provided a unique opportunity to thank the elementary school that educated both of his children for almost a decade in the year his younger child graduated. For Thrive, it was our official post-COVID return to…
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Veteran Thrive artist Nico Collazo collaborated with students from the BedStuy NeON, Neighbors in Action, and Save our Streets Brooklyn to produce a polytab mural tribute to “The Rhythm of Bed Stuy.” The work was featured at Carnegie Hall for their Spring 2024 NeON Arts festival. Bed Stuy NeON: SOS Brooklyn (2024) ‹ › ×…
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P.S./I.S. 226 commissioned this project to empower middle school students to interpret and promote their vision for a “Safe Sanctuary” where all students feel welcomed and respected. Initially, some of the students were nervous about participating. Once they realized they could have a lasting impact within the school they ended up giving more ideas than…
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This twelve-week program included 121 students from five classes, who helped develop the mural concepts and designs and painted as well. Students ranged from 1st to 5th grade. The themes include: kindness, saving the planet, peace and different cultures at PS18. Students painted on poly tab, and artists installed the mural afterwards in a stairwell…
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The vibrant mural at our school celebrates the wonders of the cosmos, inviting students, parents, and visitors to embark on an imaginative journey through space. The theme was thoughtfully selected to inspire curiosity and creativity among our young learners. Each major planet—Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto—represents a specific grade level,…
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Thrive artists Marissa Molina and Pelumi Ayeni collaborated on the Workspace Series at PS 101 in Brooklyn resulting in six murals: Tech Deck, by Marissa Molina Journey of Technology, by Marissa Molina Showcasing the World, by Marissa Molina Custodian Engineer, by Marissa Molina Main Office, by Pelumi Ayeni Nurse’s Office, by Pelumi Ayeni PS 101:…
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