Extreme Mural Makeover

PS 89: Dreams of Queens

Thrive Collective has had a continued relationship with PS 89Q since this past year when they invited us to beautify their wonderful school that was going to have a historical name change after the Councilman Jose Peralta who passed away a couple of years ago. Councilman Peralta serviced and provided his District school with many …

read more

PS 89Q: Our Dreams

We are proud to say that PS 89Q is home to multiple Thrive Collective murals. This summer project was initially intended to be a floor mural, but school staff later informed us that they would like a mural along the side of the school building, located on Hampton Street. The theme of the mural was…

read more

IS 217X: Behind the Shine

Students at IS 217X: School of Performing Arts contributed to the school’s Extreme Mural Makeover with “Behind the Shine,” featuring art direction by Ashley Crawford. IS 217X: Behind the Shine (2023) ‹ › × × Previous Next IS 217X: Extreme Mural Makeover

read more

IS 217X: Serenity

The Extreme Mural Makeover of IS217X School of Performing Arts ccntinued with three more mural projects this year including “Serenity,” featuring art direction by Andre Trenier. IS 217X: Serenity (2023) ‹ › × × Previous Next IS 217X Extreme Mural Makeover

read more

IS 217X: Doors to Success

We returned to IS217X School of Performing Arts with three more mural projects this year starting with “Doors to Success,” a series of four exit doors. IS 217X: Doors to Success (2023) ‹ › × × Previous Next IS 217X Extreme Mural Makeover

read more

PS 101: L’école Café

PS 101’s principal wanted us to paint fruits and vegetables above the kitchen entrance with the words “L’école Café” in the center. PS 101 The Verrazano: L’école Café (2023) ‹ › × × Previous Next

read more

PS 101: Sun, Planets and Galaxies

3, 2, 1, … Takeoff at PS 101! Thrive Collective and Projectivity teamed to create a cosmic mural at PS 101 The Verrazzano School in Brooklyn. Lead artist Chris “Daze” Ellis skillfully created a solar system mural, including the asteroid belt, with stunning visuals of each planet and the sun.  This striking masterpiece fills a…

read more

PS/MS 183Q: I Dream Of Spaces for Us to Grow Together (5 of 5)

This is the 8th year Thrive has received the Art as Catalyst for Change Grant for PS/MS 183Q. Council member Donovan Richards awarded Thrive Collective the Anti-Gun Violence Initiative continuously over the past 6 years, and District 31’s current Council member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers has continued the tradition. For this project, Thrive has teamed with…

read more

PS/MS 183Q: I Dream Of Spaces for Us to Grow Together (4 of 5)

This is the 8th year Thrive has received the Art as Catalyst for Change Grant for PS/MS 183Q. Council member Donovan Richards awarded Thrive Collective the Anti-Gun Violence Initiative continuously over the past 6 years, and District 31’s current Council member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers has continued the tradition. For this project, Thrive has teamed with…

read more

PS/MS 183Q: I Dream Of Spaces for Us to Grow Together (3 of 5)

This is the 8th year Thrive has received the Art as Catalyst for Change Grant for PS/MS 183Q. Council member Donovan Richards awarded Thrive Collective the Anti-Gun Violence Initiative continuously over the past 6 years, and District 31’s current Council member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers has continued the tradition. For this project, Thrive has teamed with…

read more