Thrive Collective
Uniting as guiding forces, a lighthouse and phoenix light the way over the clouds after a year of uncertainty. Resemblant of its name, Harlem Renaissance HS reflects on seasons of rebirth past and present and inspires us to do the same. In a similar light and with the help of our students, we were able…
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Let the show go on!🎈 In memory of two cherished teachers, this project stands as a lasting tribute to the lives and impact of Ms. Hamermesh and Ms. Walter. It was an honor to share some beautiful and heartfelt moments with the community of PS 89Q in our time together. Drawing from the creativity and…
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Students at Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School and PS 66 memorialized the words of the civil rights icon: “Nobody’s Free Until Everybody’s Free.” They are learning the importance of taking a stand for the issues that affect our day to day lives. In this Summer Rising project, they highlighted the initiative of young leaders as…
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We Rise By Lifting Others 🦅 In reflection of many of PS 288’s values, our time with this school demonstrated the power of teamwork as an effort to soar towards excellence. This school truly leads by example in the way the students and staff collectively uplift and support one another, especially when facing obstacles. With…
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Wave of Kindness 🌊 Encouraging the school’s new message of “Sharing Hope, Our Experiences, and Stories,” students shared with us some of their favorite pastimes both individually and collectively. With our team, they were able to collaborate on showing PS 105Q’s vision to connect, grow and inspire hope through various snapshots of their school. In…
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Champions of the Charge✊ In a school focused on educating the leaders of tomorrow, the Bronx School of Law Government and Justice welcomed us into their space to spotlight those who inspire students to greatness. Featuring leaders past and present, the design celebrates the drive and passion student leaders of Bronx LGJ have for justice.…
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thrive-collective-ps163-4 thrive-collective-ps163-3 thrive-collective-ps163-5 The “BEE Rock Steady” mural celebrates two unique features of PS 163 on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. First, it honors the unique role the schoolyard played in the earliest days of hip hop history, as the birthplace of the iconic b-boy and b-girl Rock Steady Crew. Second, it resides in a school…
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With a rich history of creatives and innovators, it’s no surprise to see this East Harlem school champion young students to follow like dreams. Drawing from the passions and aspirations these students have, we were honored to collaborate with RSA to celebrate these future scientists, musicians, writers and more! Thank you to RSA for giving…
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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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Thank you Council Member Justin Brannan and Lowen’s Pharmacy for supporting public art in Bay Ridge and beyond! “No more ugly brown wall by Lowen’s on 69th & 3rd thanks to the folks at Thrive Collective! “Art has always helped us process and heal from trauma. The collective global trauma caused by COVID19 is unprecedented.…
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