Manhattan

12C Murals: Basquiat’s Loisaida

Our longtime friends and collaborators from Loisaida Center and LES CommUNITY Concerns recommended three Thrive Collective affiliated artists for the inaugural murals at the corner of 12C Outdoor Gallery on 12th Street and Avenue C, curated by Galinsky. Completed in the spring of 2024, the collection honors the neighborhood’s deep cultural connection to Puerto Rico,…

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12C Murals: El Maestro

Our longtime friends and collaborators from Loisaida Center and LES CommUNITY Concerns recommended three Thrive Collective affiliated artists for the inaugural murals at the corner of 12C Outdoor Gallery on 12th Street and Avenue C, curated by Galinsky. Completed in the spring of 2024, the collection honors the neighborhood’s deep cultural connection to Puerto Rico,…

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PS/MS 7M: We Rise Together

Artist Andre Trenier memorialized PS 7’s red tailed falcon mascot and motto “We Rise Together” in the East Harlem school’s library. PS 7M: We Rise Together (2024) ‹ › × × Previous Next Murals by Andre Trenier

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Park East HS: Rhythms of 105

park-east-banner park-east-banner2 park-east-ribbon Our Park East High School students explored the school’s motto as inspiration for the Rhythms of 105 murals: “Purpose, Pride, Preparation.” The project included two walls, one outside and the second indoors. The outdoor mural is on a classic archway facing 105th Street and pays homage to the rich Puerto Rican history…

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Park East HS: Rhythms of 105

park-east-banner park-east-banner2 park-east-ribbon Our Park East High School students explored the school’s motto as inspiration for the Rhythms of 105 murals: “Purpose, Pride, Preparation.” The project included two walls, one outside and the second indoors. The outdoor mural is on a classic archway facing 105th Street and pays homage to the rich Puerto Rican history…

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PS 132M: Breathe

For this school mural, veteran Thrive Collective artist Toofly reminds PS 132 students in Washington Heights that to stay calm requires us to “Breathe” and remain mindful in all circumstances. PS 132M: Breathe (2024) ‹ › × × Previous Next Murals by Toofly

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Welcome to Leadership & Public Service High School

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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Frank McCourt HS: Inspire Growth Daily

Frank McCourt High School, located in the Brandeis Campus on West 84th street, sits a few blocks from Central Park. The school is named after Francis McCourt, writer, teacher, and Pulitzer Prize winner. Veteran teaching artist Nico Collazo worked with students to interpret the theme, “Inspire Growth Daily,” by focusing on collaboration, self awareness, and…

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Love Heals

AOH24-love-heals-feature AOH24-breathe-feature AOH24-feature2 The first Art of Healing festival of 2024 returned to Central Harlem at 120th Street at Marcus Garvey Park on June 29th. The event was presented in collaboration with the Manhattan District Attorney, Bethel Gospel Assembly, Union Settlement, DJ Trase, Kids Breaking League, Arts Ave, RHYME, NYPD 25th Precinct, and many more.…

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Breathe

AOH24-love-heals-feature AOH24-breathe-feature AOH24-feature2 The first Art of Healing festival of 2024 returned to Central Harlem at 120th Street at Marcus Garvey Park on June 29th. The event was presented in collaboration with the Manhattan District Attorney, Bethel Gospel Assembly, Union Settlement, DJ Trase, Kids Breaking League, Arts Ave, RHYME, NYPD 25th Precinct, and many more.…

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