Thrive Collective
What’s in your headspace?🧠 Regardless of what our journeys have brought us through, creative expression plays an important role in tending to our headspace and wellbeing. With the help of some participating residents, we explored the idea of mental health as a theme of this project and discovered some different ways to redefine space. Thanks…
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What does growth mean to you? Regardless of the rooms we find ourselves in, we’re capable of thinking and aspiring for things beyond the walls around us. We were to explore some of these ideas with participating residents, seeing how steps large or small can bring us closer to having more peace, hope, strength, and…
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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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FOOD FOR THOUGHT 🥙💭 Serving a taste of what Little Caribbean NYC has had to offer the greater NYC community in the past and present. To look back at such influential Caribbean figures and see the impact it’s made on a flourishing and culturally rich neighborhood is a testament of the potential future generations will…
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What is your mindfulness rooted in? The students of PS 279 joined us in exploring how we are the core of this city. We soon came to discuss the importance of our mental well-being not only on our individual selves, but the impact it has on those around us as well. Connected in more ways…
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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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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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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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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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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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