Thrive Collective
Artist Plushie returned to her elementary school alma mater to lead the “FUNdamentals of PS 171” murals for the school auditorium. This vibrant project reflects the voices and imaginations of students, brought to life through a series of classroom workshops and brainstorming sessions. Each of the six mural panels highlights one core value using student-generated…
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Artist Plushie returned to her elementary school alma mater to lead the “FUNdamentals of PS 171” murals for the school auditorium. This vibrant project reflects the voices and imaginations of students, brought to life through a series of classroom workshops and brainstorming sessions. Each of the six mural panels highlights one core value using student-generated…
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Artist Plushie returned to her elementary school alma mater to lead the “FUNdamentals of PS 171” murals for the school auditorium. This vibrant project reflects the voices and imaginations of students, brought to life through a series of classroom workshops and brainstorming sessions. Each of the six mural panels highlights one core value using student-generated…
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“Today we are celebrating our fourth graders. Proud of your creativity, your passion, your teamwork on this beautiful mural, in partnership with Thrive Collective. This artwork is more than just paint on a wall, it’s a reflection of their voices, their imagination, and pride in our community.” – Principal Orsini Fox at PS60’s mural ribbon…
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The mural project at Lillian Rashkis School was a collaborative, school-wide effort that highlighted the creativity, voice, and dreams of the students. Created at a District 75 school serving students with autism, the process was built on care, patience, and meaningful inclusion. From start to finish, the school’s administrators and staff were deeply supportive, ensuring…
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Four classes totaling approximately 100 fourth and fifth grade students collaborated with artist May Bukowski to design and paint, “Your Mind is a Garden” at Chelsea Preparatory Academy this spring. The mural explores themes of community and inclusivity based on the school’s vision of nurturing individual identities, academic and personal growth while fostering a sense…
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Veteran Thrive artist Will DeNatale and Yasmine Rodriguez worked with twelve students from Hillcrest High School to develop and produce “The Power to Change” mural this spring. The students brought enthusiasm and a clear vision for what they wanted to include in the final artwork. During the workshop, Will proposed additional ideas and the students…
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At PS/MS 83 Donald Hertz, Joshua Gabriel collaborated with students from New York Edge’s after school program to design and paint our ninth mural in the building. The design explores the theme of “Collaboration, Initiative, and Perseverance” using imagery sourced from student drawings. In our concept sessions, we discussed the definitions of each value, and…
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Artist Nico Collazo brings a graffiti inspired mural to Bronx Arts Middle School with our After School Arts Academy. The video above by Eric Mason provides a recap of the integrated Mural, RHYME, and DJ experience. The music video for the original song Party Shoes is below. Bronx Arts MS: Bronx Express (2025) ‹ ›…
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“My Bushwick Life” consists of two vibrant murals created in partnership with the students of CS 145K, celebrating their daily experiences and deep connection to their neighborhood. Inspired by student drawings and storytelling, the mural centers around a park scene — a theme that naturally emerged during our conception sessions, as students overwhelmingly associated their…
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