Thrive Collective
Thrive Collective returned a third year to continue the mural makeover of the FDA Campus in Harlem. Artist DAZE worked with students to design murals for the two main entrances to the building: Affirmations for PS 200 and Lion’s Pride for Frederick Douglas Academy High School. For the student intensive at PS 200, Yasmine Rodriguez…
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Artist Marissa Molina contributes two new school murals to the growing collection at PS 86Q in Jamaica, Queens. “Serenity” adorns the entrance to the school on a collection two moderate and four small columns. Collectively, the designs create a peaceful and inspiring setting. They feature lush nature, butterflies, and a parrot flying through the space,…
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Artist Marissa Molina contributes two new school murals to the growing collection at PS 86Q in Jamaica, Queens. “Serenity” adorns the entrance to the school on a collection two moderate and four small columns. Collectively, the designs create a peaceful and inspiring setting. They feature lush nature, butterflies, and a parrot flying through the space,…
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This mural project at PS 123K was a vibrant, collaborative effort that brought students’ creativity and school pride to life across three walls. Inspired by student drawings and classroom themes, the mural celebrates learning, imagination, and identity; highlighting affirmations, nature, and STEAM in a colorful, engaging style. One of the central themes, “Can’t Stop, Won’t…
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The overall theme of this mural is the celebration of different cultures within the school. At the beginning of the project, the students came with questions and an upbeat energy! Some weren’t sure what a mural was at first but as they learned, they were eager to get started! The students brought out a lot…
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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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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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