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Artist Kristy McCarthy interprets what it means to learn for yourself the power within with two new murals at PS 86 in Queens. I was thrilled to be asked to come back to PS 86 in Jamaica, Queens this Spring and continue the story! This chapter sticks to a Wizard of Oz theme with PS…
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Artist Kristy McCarthy interprets what it means to learn for yourself the power within with two new murals at PS 86 in Queens. I was thrilled to be asked to come back to PS 86 in Jamaica, Queens this Spring and continue the story! This chapter sticks to a Wizard of Oz theme with PS…
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ps86-banner ps86-banner2 ps86-banner3 ps86-banner4 ps86-banner5 ps86-banner6 ps86-banner7 ps86-banner9 Artist Kristy McCarthy interprets what it means to “SOAR High” at the main entrance to the PS 86 building in Queens. This four part mural series embodies PS 86’s motto of “soar high” and encourages students to dream big as they aim for the sky. The left…
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ps86-banner ps86-banner2 ps86-banner3 ps86-banner4 ps86-banner5 ps86-banner6 ps86-banner7 ps86-banner9 Artist Kristy McCarthy interprets what it means to “SOAR High” at the main entrance to the PS 86 building in Queens. This four part mural series embodies PS 86’s motto of “soar high” and encourages students to dream big as they aim for the sky. The left…
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ps86-banner ps86-banner2 ps86-banner3 ps86-banner4 ps86-banner5 ps86-banner6 ps86-banner7 ps86-banner9 Artist Kristy McCarthy interprets what it means to “SOAR High” at the main entrance to the PS 86 building in Queens. This four part mural series embodies PS 86’s motto of “soar high” and encourages students to dream big as they aim for the sky. The left…
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foundations-banner cougar-banner FDR High School commissioned Thrive Collective to interpret two science themed mural designs by students Daniel and Alexa, featuring several key elements: Their mascot cougar in a lab coat. Their core values of diversity, equity, empowerment and persistence. The planets and instruments of scientific discovery. This quote by Ken Robinson: “Curiosity is the…
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foundations-banner cougar-banner FDR High School commissioned Thrive Collective to interpret two science themed mural designs by students Daniel and Alexa, featuring several key elements: Their mascot cougar in a lab coat. Their core values of diversity, equity, empowerment and persistence. The planets and instruments of scientific discovery. This quote by Ken Robinson: “Curiosity is the…
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Leadership & Public Service High School commissioned this student mural to celebrate the school’s 30th anniversary, and welcome visitors with a bright design that shows the school colors and mascot and uses flowers and plants as a symbol of growth, diversity and inclusion. The students wanted to reflect the urban area around the campus and…
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Artist Kristy McCarthy memorializes iconic Gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson in the lobby of PS 123 in Harlem. Murals by Kristy McCarthy 0 PS 86Q: The Power Within Intensive (Queens 2025) More Details 0 PS 86Q: Learn It for Yourself Intensive (Queens 2025) More Details 0 SOAR High at PS 86Q Intensive…
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“One of my favorite details from the PS 123 mural…. I’m definitely on a gardening theme this year, planting seeds and watering them, help de babies grow.” – Kristy McCarthy Murals by Kristy McCarthy 0 PS 86Q: The Power Within Intensive (Queens 2025) More Details 0 PS 86Q: Learn It for Yourself Intensive (Queens 2025)…
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