Extreme Mural Makeover

MS 83X: My Librarian Rides a Bike

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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PS/MS 42Q: Imagine Unlimited Potential

We had the pleasure of returning to PS/MS 42Q for the ninth consecutive year since 2016, thanks to the Art a Catalyst for Change grant from the NYC Council and Council Member Selvana Brooks-Powers. This mural was art directed by Kadeem Phillip and explored “Imagine Unlimited Potential” with students at the school’s New York Edge…

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PS/MS 183Q: The Wonders of Summer

We had the pleasure of returning to PS/MS 183Q for the ninth consecutive year since 2016, thanks to the Art a Catalyst for Change grant from the NYC Council and Council Member Selvana Brooks-Powers. This mural was art directed by Kadeem Phillip and explored “The Wonders of Summer” with students at the school’s Harriman SONYC After…

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PS 101: Custodian Engineer

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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PS 101: Nurse’s Office

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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PS 101: Main Office

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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PS 101: Tech Deck

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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PS 101: Journey of Technology

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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PS 101: Showcasing the World

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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Riis Houses Series: Hope and Opportunity (PS/MS 34)

In a return to origins, Thrive Collective will soon move its offices into the ground floor of 152 Avenue D, the meeting site of its predecessor—a youth group named Generation Xcel. “Hope and Opportunity” is the first in a series of murals that Thrive artists will paint on all sides of the NYCHA Riis Houses…

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