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“One of my favorite details from the PS 123 mural…. I’m definitely on a gardening theme this year, planting seeds and watering them, help de babies grow.” – Kristy McCarthy Murals by Kristy McCarthy PS 123: Mahalia Jackson (2023) ‹ › × × Previous Next View this post on Instagram A post shared…
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Josue Mendez worked with students from PS 8 in Staten Island to produce two murals. The first interprets the school mantra, “Reach for the Stars,” inspired by nautical navigation. The second celebrates the school’s Dolphin mascot. PS 8: Reach for the Stars Portfolio 1 of 2 PS 8: Dolphins Portfolio 2 of 2 PS 8:…
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Josue Mendez worked with students from PS 8 in Staten Island to produce two murals. The first interprets the school mantra, “Reach for the Stars,” inspired by nautical navigation. The second celebrates the school’s Dolphin mascot. PS 8: Reach for the Stars Portfolio 1 of 2 PS 8: Dolphins Portfolio 2 of 2 PS 8:…
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HARLEM USA 🛍 We were proud to support the launch of the One45 HARLEM 4All Community Outreach and Resource Center at the corner of 145th and Lenox Ave with a mural by Cramcept, Air Doms2, and Projectivity. All summer the NYC Love Kitchen mobile food pantry will distribute fresh produce and community resources at the site.…
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Veteran Thrive teaching artist Michela Muserra was commissioned to interpret, “A Pack above the Rest,” the school motto at PS 177. Students agreed on the title as it directly describes their spirit and the energy of the school. STEAM is at the core teaching of the school and all the elements combined in this design…
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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop, our flagship R.H.Y.M.E. (Rhymes Help Young Minds Excel) school in Queens produced a full album of original music called “Limitless.” In the spirit of traditional hip hop promotions, iconic artists Tats Cru collaborated on the album cover art, and a related mural to celebrate the album’s release.…
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Josue Mendez worked with PS 74 students in Staten Island to interpret the school’s mantra and values in “Future Leaders on the Rise.” PS 74: Future Leaders on the Rise (2023) ‹ › × × Previous Next As Seen on Instagram View this post on Instagram A post shared by JM Custom Art Studio Inc.…
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“Courageous Community” is Thrive Collective’s third mural collaboration in Dallas with Make it Count, Young Life, and Inspire School Programs, at RL Turner High School in Carrollton, for School Partners USA. The mini-documentary video was produced by students from Turner’s Academy of Media Arts and Technology. The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District featured the mural…
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This project was completed by artists, students, and volunteers from Thrive Collective’s San Diego affiliate Concrete & Canvas during the second year School Partners USA pilot project. Luis Bautista forged a partnership with Jardin de Niños “María Teresa de Calcuta” elementary school in Tijuana that included construction projects, pop-up medical clinics, and this school mural…
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On April 16, 2023, we were proud to celebrate two new murals and the soft launch of Mama Jean’s Create Hub in West Oakland with our Oakland City Coordinator De’Morea “Truck” Evans, Thrive Creative Director Kekoa, veteran teaching artist Kristen Hubbard, School Partners USA 2022 cohort members and alumni, and scores of friends and colleagues…
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