Thrive Collective
For the 4th year in a row, Projectivity was awarded the CASA grant by the local City Council Member Kamillah Hanks. We returned to PS 44, and teaching artist Jodi Dareal worked with after school students to complete a three mural series, including: Healthy Living Watch Me Soar Welcome PS 44: Healthy Living Series (2024) ‹…
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For the 4th year in a row, Projectivity was awarded the CASA grant by the local City Council Member Kamillah Hanks. We returned to PS 44, and teaching artist Jodi Dareal worked with after school students to complete a three mural series, including: Healthy Living Watch me Soar Welcome PS 44: Healthy Living Series (2024) ‹…
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P.S./I.S. 226 commissioned this project to empower middle school students to interpret and promote their vision for a “Safe Sanctuary” where all students feel welcomed and respected. Initially, some of the students were nervous about participating. Once they realized they could have a lasting impact within the school they ended up giving more ideas than…
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This twelve-week program included 121 students from five classes, who helped develop the mural concepts and designs and painted as well. Students ranged from 1st to 5th grade. The themes include: kindness, saving the planet, peace and different cultures at PS18. Students painted on poly tab, and artists installed the mural afterwards in a stairwell…
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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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