Murals

PS 45: The Big Melting Pot

thrive-collective-ps45-5 thrive-collective-ps45-6 thrive-collective-ps45-4 What’s cooking at PS 45? 🥘 In true potluck style, you can find just about any treat to your liking in the these halls sprinkled with a touch of heartfelt affirmations. What better way to debut the school’s new food pantry than a parade of some sweet friends? Thanks to PS 45…

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MS 141/RKA: The Arcade

After a year of online learning, the students at MS 141/RKA are more than familiar with the virtual world👾 With a name like The Arcade, it was fitting to have MS 141/RKA reach out for a mural in this space and paying tribute to this notable time in education. Bringing more nuance to connecting, students…

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PS 329: Surfside Strong

After Hurricane Sandy and riding wave after wave in 2020, the students of the Surfside School definitely know how to rise high with the tide. In a school where much has been endured, strength to grow and shine as a beacon is surely evidence of the resilience that flows through these halls. This mural project…

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PS 6: Celebration Nation

It’s a celebration! 🎭 Gather ‘round the table, room and screens because PS 6 is hosting a festivity for all! As a collective tribute to traditions old and new, students shared memories of their favorite celebratory activities. From fun rides to tender moments with our loved ones, PS 6 reminds of all the forms celebrations…

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PS 183Q: Portals

Opening doors to a better tomorrow, PS 183Q is stepping into a brighter future for themselves. Imagining a future free from violence came as an easy task to students at PS 183Q, especially when given full range to create life regardless of what others might deem as reality. To imagine a space that welcomes all…

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PS 42Q: A Train of Thought

After much dialogue and analysis of the concept of art and mural work, the scholars at PS 42Q came to simple message to summarize what both convey, growth. Aside from deep intellect these students seem to carry in conversation, the playful process of growth was evident as they began to understand more of the idea…

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IS 117 / TYWLS: Pandemic Reflections

“The Day it All Changed” illustrated zine PANDEMIC REFLECTIONS🪞Nearing a year after the start of the pandemic, a time for reflection seemed more than appropriate for the students at IS117/TYWLS. Thrive artist Abby Walsh led the class in a passage through the looking glass as students created their own characters to fit a class journey.…

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PS 155Q: Harmony

Jump in on the next count, the song’s only just starting!🎶 PS 155 knows that being in harmony takes intention and they seem to know this well in more ways than one. During our time at this school, we found ourselves in awe of the amount of representation and creative history PS 155 carries. Our…

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Smile Juice Shop

New to the neighborhood, we had the joy of meeting the incredible folks behind Smile Juice Shop in East Harlem. Serving fresh and delicious juices, it was only natural to capture the vibrant and colorful energy of this shop to welcome in their customers! We’re honored for the opportunity to collaborate with this local business…

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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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