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Frank McCourt High School, located in the Brandeis Campus on West 84th street, sits a few blocks from Central Park. The school is named after Francis McCourt, writer, teacher, and Pulitzer Prize winner. Veteran teaching artist Nico Collazo worked with students to interpret the theme, “Inspire Growth Daily,” by focusing on collaboration, self awareness, and…
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marie-curie-banner2 marie-curie-banner3 marie-curie-banner4 bienvenidos-feature The Great Reveal https://www.thrivecollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240613_114140.mp4 “Curious, compassionate, committed, and courageous,” is a motto that inspires the students at Marie Curie High School everyday. While Marie Curie High School specializes in preparing students for medical professions, we embedded within a dedicated art class. There was no shortage of committed artists which ranged from…
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marie-curie-banner2 marie-curie-banner3 marie-curie-banner4 bienvenidos-feature The Great Reveal https://www.thrivecollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240613_114140.mp4 “Curious, compassionate, committed, and courageous,” is a motto that inspires the students at Marie Curie High School everyday. While Marie Curie High School specializes in preparing students for medical professions, we embedded within a dedicated art class. There was no shortage of committed artists which ranged from…
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loma-banner2 loma-feature loma-feature2 loma-possibilities The basement wall of the Lower Manhattan Academy of Art became the site of “LoMA Energy,” an inspirational mural facilitated by artist Ashley Crawford, with students of the school. Drawing inspiration from positive affirmations and the creative spirit, our students explored becoming authentically themselves and creating without fear. Situated within the…
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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 three schools co-located at the Gershwin Campus in East New York,…
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Feliz Navidad from Canóvanas, Puerto Rico. 📍 Academia Bautista Sotera Sanchez 🎨 Artista Principal [Lead Artist]: Tsvetana Dondero 🎨 Artistas Asistentes [Assistant Artists]: Krystal Romero Granell & Gabriel Abast Gracias Especiales [Special Thanks] 🕊 Urban Strategies 🕊 PROSa / Grupo Nexos 🕊 Ciudad Museo Inc. Una Nueva Generación de Amabilidad (2024) ‹ › × ×…
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Próspero Año Nuevo from Canóvanas, Puerto Rico! 📍 Colegio Católico Nuestra Señora del Pilar 🎨 Artista Principal [Lead Artist]: Tsvetana Dondero 🎨 Artistas Asistentes [Assistant Artists]: Krystal Romero Granell & Gabriel Abast Gracias Especiales [Special Thanks] 🕊 Urban Strategies 🕊 PROSa / Grupo Nexos 🕊 Ciudad Museo Inc. “Viajeros de Amabilidad” (PR 2024) ‹ ›…
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Thrive Collective proudly partnered with La Borinqueña and Chocobar Cortés BX to produce a mural celebrating Puerto Rico’s unique role shaping culture in New York City and beyond. Here’s how the producers of the La Borinqueña comic book describe the project: Our latest collaboration with Chocolate Cortés is our La Borinqueña mural at the Chocobar Cortés BX! This public art piece…
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“We came with our past, and left with a future.” The school wanted a mural mostly black and white with splashes of color added in to give it more life. The central quote, “We came with our past, and left with a future,” was chosen by students. We see the school’s Bulldog mascot inside the…
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Jodi Dareal worked with Staten Island Tech High School students to explore the intersection of technology and culture in “Techno Flow.” SI Tech: Techno Flow Portfolio 1 of 2 SI Tech: Techno Flow Portfolio 2 of 2 SI Tech: Techno Flow (2023) ‹ › × × Previous Next As Seen on Instagram View this post…
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