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PS 60: Harbor

Projectivity and Thrive Collective returned to PS 60 The Alice Austen School in the Summer of 2024 to complete Phase Two of their extreme mural makeover, with three more full hallway productions.  Curated by Projectivity Director Christian Penn, three teams of artists each completed over 1,200 square feet of murals for different areas of the…

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PS 60: Garden

Projectivity and Thrive Collective returned to PS 60 The Alice Austen School in the Summer of 2024 to complete Phase Two of their extreme mural makeover, with three more full hallway productions.  Curated by Projectivity Director Christian Penn, three teams of artists each completed over 1,200 square feet of murals for different areas of the…

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FDR HS: The Foundations of Science

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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FDR HS: The Universe, the Elements, and the Cougar

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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PS 197: Path of Learning

Veteran Thrive teaching artist Michela Muserra was commissioned to interpret, “The Path of Learning,” a series of mural vignettes leading from the lunchroom to the auditorium at PS 197 in Brooklyn. Bold colors, futuristic subjects, mathematics, science and arts are harmoniously interconnected to represent the students and school community. PS 197K: The Path of Learning…

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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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PS 94X: Pride

Artist Andre Trenier expanded 2023’s Extreme Mural Makeover at PS 94X with “Pride.”  The design features a family of lions relaxed and enjoying their home. The school’s lion mascot and core values include: R- Respect O- Ownership A- Awareness R- Responsibility PS 94X Extreme Mural Makeover Murals by Andre Trenier

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PS 212 Has the Best Koalities

PS 212 commissioned artist Pelumi Ayeni to celebrate their Koala mascot and motto: “P.S.212 has the best KOALITIES” on their schoolyard entrance doors. Featuring bright colors and blue highlights, they also wanted the mural to include fun elements that reference the iconic attractions of the nearby Coney Island amusement parks. Students ride a roller coaster…

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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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PS 288K: Bloom Together

Veteran Thrive artist Will DeNatale worked with three classes at PS 288K in Coney Island to design and produce “Bloom Together” this spring. The vibrant design highlights the Coney Island community intertwined with nature, and includes the phrase, “You Rock!” commonly heard throughout the school. Bloom Together is Thrive Collective’s third mural at the school…

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