Thrive Collective
The vibrant mural at our school celebrates the wonders of the cosmos, inviting students, parents, and visitors to embark on an imaginative journey through space. The theme was thoughtfully selected to inspire curiosity and creativity among our young learners. Each major planet—Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto—represents a specific grade level,…
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We had the pleasure of returning to PS/MS 42Q for the ninth consecutive year since 2016, thanks to the Art a Catalyst for Change grant from the NYC Council and Council Member Selvana Brooks-Powers. This mural was art directed by Kadeem Phillip and explored “Imagine Unlimited Potential” with students at the school’s New York Edge…
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We had the pleasure of returning to PS/MS 183Q for the ninth consecutive year since 2016, thanks to the Art a Catalyst for Change grant from the NYC Council and Council Member Selvana Brooks-Powers. This mural was art directed by Kadeem Phillip and explored “The Wonders of Summer” with students at the school’s Harriman SONYC After…
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Projectivity artist Josue Mendez and the IS 27 community in West Brighton, Staten Island, collaborated on the “Doors to Success” series of fifteen doors throughout the school, featuring a portrait and quote by notable figures. In addition, Josue produced the “West Brighton Pride” mural spanning two entrance doorways. IS 27: Doors to Success (2024) ‹…
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Projectivity artist Josue Mendez and the IS 27 community in West Brighton, Staten Island, collaborated on the “Doors to Success” series of fifteen doors throughout the school, featuring a portrait and quote by notable figures. In addition, Josue produced the “West Brighton Pride” mural spanning two entrance doorways. IS 27: Doors to Success (2024) ‹…
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Mona Oman worked with PS 74 students in Staten Island to interpret a series of affirmations and positivity in three mural installations this year. “You Got This” “You are Part of Our Story” Emoji Together, they expand the “Future Leaders on the Rise” schoolyard mural by Josue Mendez in 2023. PS 74 Affirmation Murals (2024)…
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Mona Oman worked with PS 74 students in Staten Island to interpret a series of affirmations and positivity in three mural installations this year. “You Got This” “You are Part of Our Story” Emoji Together, they expand the “Future Leaders on the Rise” schoolyard mural by Josue Mendez in 2023. PS 74 Affirmation Murals (2024)…
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Mona Oman worked with PS 74 students in Staten Island to interpret a series of affirmations and positivity in three mural installations this year. “You Got This” “You are Part of Our Story” Emoji Together, they expand the “Future Leaders on the Rise” schoolyard mural by Josue Mendez in 2023. PS 74 Affirmation Murals (2024)…
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Artist Chey Nelson and students from PS 171 in Queens interpreted the theme of “Model for our Future.” As students focused primarily on their love for family and friends and animals, the design took shape around the values of friendship, hope, and kindness. This was an eight-week after school program in the art room. Most…
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Thrive artists Marissa Molina and Pelumi Ayeni collaborated on the Workspace Series at PS 101 in Brooklyn resulting in six murals: Tech Deck, by Marissa Molina Journey of Technology, by Marissa Molina Showcasing the World, by Marissa Molina Custodian Engineer, by Marissa Molina Main Office, by Pelumi Ayeni Nurse’s Office, by Pelumi Ayeni PS 101:…
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