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Downtown Natural Market: Food for Thought

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 🥙💭 Serving a taste of what Little Caribbean NYC has had to offer the greater NYC community in the past and present. To look back at such influential Caribbean figures and see the impact it’s made on a flourishing and culturally rich neighborhood is a testament of the potential future generations will…

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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…

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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…

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Spread Love: #StopAsianHate

SPREAD LOVE, STOP ASIAN HATE ♥️ In response to the nationwide increase in anti-Asian violence, we were honored to stand in solidarity with the AAPI community through this project. Partnering with artist Bianca Romero, this mural was created to uplift and hold space for this community and in celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage…

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East Village Walls: Superhero Dreams

Subway dreams are made of these 💭 Thrive X East Village Walls — Thrive artist Peach Tao paints a hopeful scene in a difficult time. Dreaming of a better world to go home to, this mural welcomes spring and peace in the embrace of this little New York family’s commute. Get a closer look as…

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Chinatown: Dragon Lion Medley

“Do you like watching Lion Dancing during Lunar New Year?” Thrive artist Peach Tao asks. Then celebrate with a visit to her new “Dragon Lion Medley” community mural for the Chinatown Mural Project at East Broadway and Division Street. Enjoy iconic Chinatown establishments in the design including PS 23, Wo Hop, Hop Kee, and more.  Special…

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BHSIS: For One and All

FOR ONE AND ALL 🎨 Masks x social distancing x mural making. After the COVID-19 school closures in the spring, it was so great to have students painting again. This fall, we had just enough time before NYC schools closed again to complete our first hybrid learning intensive of the new academic year. Thank you…

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Clemente: Kindness Beats the Virus

clemente-kbtv clemente-banner for-one-and-all-web clemente-squad We love collaborating with our friends at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center. This year’s Arte Pa’Mi Gente / Arts for All Festival featured murals art directed by Marissa Molina and Toofly, with creative direction from Kekoa. Students, volunteers, and a team of Thrive artists wore masks and observed social distancing…

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Clemente: Arte Pa’Mi Gente

We love collaborating with our friends at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center. This year’s Arte Pa’Mi Gente / Arts for All Festival featured murals art directed by Marissa Molina and Toofly, with creative direction from Kekoa. Students, volunteers, and a team of Thrive artists wore masks and observed social distancing to execute both murals…

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Connect Life Church: The Work of Our Hands

This year we expanded on the “The Work of our Hands” mural begun in 2019 at the corner of Cortelyou Road and Flatbush Avenue. Part one focused on economic opportunity. This year focused on service and civic responsibility, particularly in light of COVID-19 and the 2020 elections. Special thanks to NYC Council Member Mathieu Eugene…

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