Thrive Collective
The “WE ARE ONE” mural was created by the students at Frank McCourt High School. During workshops, we explored community and collaboration, covering topics such as cultural roots, kindness, the use of color, and composition. This is how we arrived at this mural design, featuring the title “WE ARE ONE” in the central area. This…
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”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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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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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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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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“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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