Thrive Collective
”In Unity There is Strength,” is the theme and title of this mural. The participants of this project were 9th and 10th Graders of Queens Preparatory Academy. At the beginning of the project the younger students struggled opening up but eventually broke out of their shells with the help of the older students who previously…
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park-east-header park-east-feature The inspiration for this mural is the school’s motto, “Purpose, Preparation, Pride,” and evolved into the theme: “Bloom in Time.” The students involved were ninth graders, all in their first year at the school, and at first they were a little reserved during the brainstorming section of the project. However, personalities really started…
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Our design is deeply rooted in the themes provided by PS 45Q school: Diversity, Inclusivity, Welcome, Acceptance, Love, Community, and Cultures. These themes guided our classroom sessions, where students created drawings inspired by what these values meant to them. I took my primary inspiration from the students’ artwork, as well as sketches submitted by the school administration, teachers,…
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We had the pleasure of returning to PS/MS 183Q for the tenth consecutive year, thanks to the Art a Catalyst for Change grant from the NYC Council and Council Member Selvana Brooks-Powers. This year’s program was led by Raissa Oliveira Da Silva and explored the theme of, “Good Things Happen Here,” with students at the…
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HISTORY MADE 🏆 The WNBA champion NY Liberty raised the banner and received their championship rings at their home opener on May 17. Fans celebrated with artist champion Toofly and painted a commemorative mural during the game. The canvas will be donated to a local public school in celebration of excellence in women’s sports. Toofly and Thrive…
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In honor of 50 Years of Peter Bug Day in DC, the CHBC Art Gallery produced and curated a new mural installation at the Peter Bug Shoe Repair Academy. Washington DC artists Ryan Mizta and Brian Bailey painted Adinkra symbols representing unity, strength, energy, beauty, peace, and “God Is King” while Lew the Artist painted…
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In honor of 50 Years of Peter Bug Day in DC, the CHBC Art Gallery produced and curated a new mural installation at the Peter Bug Shoe Repair Academy. Washington DC artists Ryan Mizta and Brian Bailey painted Adinkra symbols representing unity, strength, energy, beauty, peace, and “God Is King” while Lew the Artist painted…
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Artist Jodi Dareal and 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at PS 53 designed and painted three new murals this spring. Two explore their favorite books and the theme “Reading is Fundamental.” The third explores the ways that, “Together We Shine.” One class from each grade helped brainstorm concepts and develop designs. Then teachers selected…
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Artist Jodi Dareal and 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at PS 53 designed and painted three new murals this spring. Two explore their favorite books and the theme “Reading is Fundamental.” The third explores the ways that, “Together We Shine.” One class from each grade helped brainstorm concepts and develop designs. Then teachers selected…
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Artist Jodi Dareal and 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at PS 53 designed and painted three new murals this spring. Two explore their favorite books and the theme “Reading is Fundamental.” The third explores the ways that, “Together We Shine.” One class from each grade helped brainstorm concepts and develop designs. Then teachers selected…
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