Thrive Collective
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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“A Better Tomorrow” is a project based on the importance of students’ access to activities that inspire and motivate them to go after things they’re passionate about for their future. From a principal’s perspective, Ms. Jordan wanted to emphasize the importance of play and activities the students have at school. Whilst highlighting support and imagination,…
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The mural at P.S.18 is divided into 6 different sections. It dresses the stairs and each of its landings (3 stairs and 3 landings) that go from floor two to floor five. Into the Black Lives Matter umbrella, the topics to work with the students have been three, Empathy, Restorative Justice, and Diversity since this…
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In our continuing partnership with P.S. 280, we had the bold task of transforming the school yard from plain asphalt to a colorful and playful wonderland for all of the students to enjoy for recess. The many playground games’ looks were inspired by imagery from the many murals Thrive Collective has had the pleasure of…
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PS 89 Jose Peralta, the School of Dreamers partnered with Thrive Collective to create a 12 week mural program for 4th and 5th graders to explore the theme of Dreaming Big. Students were inspired by their own dreams of what they want to achieve as they grow as well as the diversity of the neighborhood. …
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For this project, we paired up with NeON Arts, a wonderful organization that provides art programs and creative activities to young people throughout New York City. Kadeem Phillip lead as Teaching Artist and Will DeNatale took on the role of Project Manager. They found that the creative ideation process between the students, staff and community…
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PS 13 is a school that embraces the arts and how much those creative outlets are critical in life and academics. For the spring of 2022, PS 13 contracted Thrive Collective for an intensive mural painting program. The theme celebrates Roberto Clemente, whom the school is named after, cultural diversity, and aspirations for the future…
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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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This mural was designed and created in partnership with the students and staff at PS/ IS 30 -the Mary White Ovington School located in Bay Ridge. Residing on the first floor in the Dual Language Hallway, the mural has been inspired by PS/IS 30’s diverse student population- with many of the students being immigrants or…
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