Thrive Collective
For the 4th year in a row, Projectivity was awarded the CASA grant by the local City Council Member Kamillah Hanks. We returned to PS 44, and teaching artist Jodi Dareal worked with after school students to complete a three mural series, including: Healthy Living Watch me Soar Welcome PS 44: Healthy Living Series (2024) ‹…
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P.S./I.S. 226 commissioned this project to empower middle school students to interpret and promote their vision for a “Safe Sanctuary” where all students feel welcomed and respected. Initially, some of the students were nervous about participating. Once they realized they could have a lasting impact within the school they ended up giving more ideas than…
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This twelve-week program included 121 students from five classes, who helped develop the mural concepts and designs and painted as well. Students ranged from 1st to 5th grade. The themes include: kindness, saving the planet, peace and different cultures at PS18. Students painted on poly tab, and artists installed the mural afterwards in a stairwell…
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The vibrant mural at our school celebrates the wonders of the cosmos, inviting students, parents, and visitors to embark on an imaginative journey through space. The theme was thoughtfully selected to inspire curiosity and creativity among our young learners. Each major planet—Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto—represents a specific grade level,…
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Projectivity artist Josue Mendez and the IS 27 community in West Brighton, Staten Island, collaborated on the “Doors to Success” series of fifteen doors throughout the school, featuring a portrait and quote by notable figures. In addition, Josue produced the “West Brighton Pride” mural spanning two entrance doorways. IS 27: Doors to Success (2024) ‹…
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Projectivity artist Josue Mendez and the IS 27 community in West Brighton, Staten Island, collaborated on the “Doors to Success” series of fifteen doors throughout the school, featuring a portrait and quote by notable figures. In addition, Josue produced the “West Brighton Pride” mural spanning two entrance doorways. IS 27: Doors to Success (2024) ‹…
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Artist Chey Nelson and students from PS 171 in Queens interpreted the theme of “Model for our Future.” As students focused primarily on their love for family and friends and animals, the design took shape around the values of friendship, hope, and kindness. This was an eight-week after school program in the art room. Most…
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PSX 012 is a wonderful school catering to middle and high school special needs youth. The principal, staff, and students collaborated on two murals celebrating the special care and beauty they all bring to the school community. Both murals, “Just the Way You Are” and “Grow Forever,” consist of uplifting words and positive affirmations. The…
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PSX 012 is a wonderful school catering to middle and high school special needs youth. The principal, staff, and students collaborated on two murals celebrating the special care and beauty they all bring to the school community. Both murals, “Just the Way You Are” and “Grow Forever,” consist of uplifting words and positive affirmations. The…
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Thrive artists Marissa Molina and Pelumi Ayeni collaborated on the Workspace Series at PS 101 in Brooklyn resulting in six murals: Tech Deck, by Marissa Molina Journey of Technology, by Marissa Molina Showcasing the World, by Marissa Molina Custodian Engineer, by Marissa Molina Main Office, by Pelumi Ayeni Nurse’s Office, by Pelumi Ayeni PS 101:…
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