Thrive Collective
To commemorate the Brooklyn Nets’ 10th anniversary in Brooklyn, the team commissioned Thrive Collective students and artists to interpret “The Brooklyn Way” in public art murals in four Brooklyn neighborhoods: Bay Ridge, Coney Island, Flatbush, and East New York. This project involved collaborating with PS 188 in Coney Island, and was led by veteran Thrive…
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qpa-banner qpa-banner1 qpa-banner2 qpa-banner3 qpa-banner4 qpa-banner5 At Queens Preparatory Academy, Artists Ashley Crawford and Wale Ayeni were tasked with creating a mural that will inspire students to strive for further education, and nurture growth by hungering for knowledge. This wasn’t the first time Thrive Collective worked with students at QPA, so they were all very…
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Fresh Paint, Positive Messaging Lead a Park Transformation in East Baltimore After years of neglect, a local Baltimore park and playground received a much needed facelift thanks to a volunteer beautification project powered by a local non-profit organization Projectivity Group and local ministry Beyond The Walls Christian Ministry. Community organizers met with current and past…
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park-east-banner park-east-banner2 park-east-ribbon Our Park East High School students explored the school’s motto as inspiration for the Rhythms of 105 murals: “Purpose, Pride, Preparation.” The project included two walls, one outside and the second indoors. The outdoor mural is on a classic archway facing 105th Street and pays homage to the rich Puerto Rican history…
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park-east-banner park-east-banner2 park-east-ribbon Our Park East High School students explored the school’s motto as inspiration for the Rhythms of 105 murals: “Purpose, Pride, Preparation.” The project included two walls, one outside and the second indoors. The outdoor mural is on a classic archway facing 105th Street and pays homage to the rich Puerto Rican history…
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Artist Andrea Amanda and a team of artists restored “See Yourself in the Story” at PS 185 in Bay Ridge, after prolonged building construction and extensive damage to the mural. Co-designed by artists Michela Muserra and Kristen Hubbard, the mural was originally completed in 2018 with support from NYC Council Members Vincent Gentile and Justin…
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PS 212 commissioned artist Pelumi Ayeni to celebrate their Koala mascot and motto: “P.S.212 has the best KOALITIES” on their schoolyard entrance doors. Featuring bright colors and blue highlights, they also wanted the mural to include fun elements that reference the iconic attractions of the nearby Coney Island amusement parks. Students ride a roller coaster…
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With the generous support of the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, students from CS 111 in Long Island City designed and painted the “So Amazin’!” mural at the entrance of their school. They explored the Amazin’ lives they hope to live; the Amazin’ culture of Queens and the Queensbridge neighborhood surrounding the school; and the Amazin’ friends…
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Mexican artist Diana Orozco returned to lead the “Little Lambs” mural in National City, San Diego. Little Lambs explores the everyday magic of childhood, when dreams and imagination are the most vibrant. The colors, ecosystems and activities invite children to enjoy childhood wonder everyday. This project was completed by artists, students, and volunteers from Thrive…
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Veteran Thrive artist Will DeNatale worked with three classes at PS 288K in Coney Island to design and produce “Bloom Together” this spring. The vibrant design highlights the Coney Island community intertwined with nature, and includes the phrase, “You Rock!” commonly heard throughout the school. Bloom Together is Thrive Collective’s third mural at the school…
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