Thrive Collective
“Los Pilares de Cambio”, The Pillars of Change, is a deep dive and homage to some of the many leaders of Afro-latino communities placed in the front of the schools’ building. Thrive Collective artists, Ashley and Plushie collaborated with two schools, P.S.155 and Renaissance School of the Arts to create this impactful piece to inspire…
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Three iconic Brooklyn-based artists transformed the front entrance to PS 250 in this 900 sq. ft. mural project. Watch the video above to see how artists Bianca Romero, RIBS and Mister Kaves convert blank brick walls into colorful stories, and watch the video below to hear from Principal Rod Young and PS 250’s very own…
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Three iconic Brooklyn-based artists transformed the front entrance to PS 250 in this 900 sq. ft. mural project. Watch the video above to see how artists Bianca Romero, RIBS and Mister Kaves convert blank brick walls into colorful stories, and watch the video below to hear from Principal Rod Young and PS 250’s very own…
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“Go Dragons” is a project that was made to uplift the current and future students of John Dewey High School. With the help of the school’s Mural Club, the design was based on the discussions had whilst doing drawing activities together. These discussions shed light on how much the students and staff felt had been…
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This theme of the mural was based on the school’s core values and mascot. “Rockin Robin” (Respect, Ownership, Curiosity, Kindness, Integrity, Never Give Up.” Each core values was assigned to one of 5 colors of the rainbow. Purple (Never Give Up), blue (Integrity), yellow (Curiosity), orange (Ownership) and red (Respect). Teaching artist Jodi Dareal and…
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“D is 4 Diversity” is a series of auditorium murals that explore cultural diversity and creating community within PS 279. This is the second year Councilmember Fernando Cabrera funded an Art as Catalyst for Change mural program for PS 279. Through this funding, students got to focus on creating a positive and energetic neighborhood filled…
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“Rich Tapestry” is a reflective mural on inclusion, diversity, and respect. Thrive artists Ashley Crawford and Kristy McCarthy led art lessons with over a hundred students at I.S. 117 Joseph P. Wade Academies and The Young Women’s Leadership School. Students ranging in age from 12 to 18, from junior high to high school, created pieces…
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For the main entranceway of PS 329 the Surfside School, artist Peach Tao and the students involved helped to create an energetic and inspirational portal in and out of the school, welcoming all those who enter into Coney Island’s best-kept secret. The three walls include imagery of students creating and playing in and around a…
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Proper representation of people who are from different communities regardless of race, religion or orientation is important in the climate of today’s society and the ever-changing view of self. As people become more in touch with who they are, fair representation should be displayed throughout all forms of media. The idea behind this mural is…
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The band’s ahead and ready to lead the McKinley fest lineup. From deep, longstanding meanings to fun, colorful play, the students of IS 259 are no strangers to the many festivities around the world. It was amazing to see many share stories and history of the traditions and identities they represent. What a way to…
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