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PS 280Q: The Garden

thrivecollective-ps280q-thegarden-3 thrivecollective-ps280q-thegarden-5 The Home of the Lionhearts is one that blooms from strong values planted in and for the community. With a rich source of influence, PS 280Q fosters the space for students to flourish and do everything with H.E.A.R.T♥️ To team with such an amazing community was a great reminder of things that essential…

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PS 280Q: Home of the Lionhearts

? Welcome all, to the home of the Lionhearts!🎉 Join in on the Parade as students travel the halls filled with joy. After a wonderful time working with everyone at PS 280Q, a season of jubilee has begun as we’ve completed another project and welcome students to see their newest space. We hope the lionhearts…

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PS 155Q: Harmony

Jump in on the next count, the song’s only just starting!🎶 PS 155 knows that being in harmony takes intention and they seem to know this well in more ways than one. During our time at this school, we found ourselves in awe of the amount of representation and creative history PS 155 carries. Our…

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East Village Walls: Superhero Dreams

Subway dreams are made of these 💭 Thrive X East Village Walls — Thrive artist Peach Tao paints a hopeful scene in a difficult time. Dreaming of a better world to go home to, this mural welcomes spring and peace in the embrace of this little New York family’s commute. Get a closer look as…

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Welcome to Fenwicks

What a warmer welcome to the Bronx than grabbing a nice drink at your new favorite pub? To commemorate the reopening of this local Riverdale establishment, the owners of Fenwicks Pub reached out to commission a mural for its space. It was a great time being able to bring owner Rich’s vision to life, highlighting…

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Chinatown: Dragon Lion Medley

“Do you like watching Lion Dancing during Lunar New Year?” Thrive artist Peach Tao asks. Then celebrate with a visit to her new “Dragon Lion Medley” community mural for the Chinatown Mural Project at East Broadway and Division Street. Enjoy iconic Chinatown establishments in the design including PS 23, Wo Hop, Hop Kee, and more.  Special…

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BHSIS: For One and All

FOR ONE AND ALL 🎨 Masks x social distancing x mural making. After the COVID-19 school closures in the spring, it was so great to have students painting again. This fall, we had just enough time before NYC schools closed again to complete our first hybrid learning intensive of the new academic year. Thank you…

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PS 288: Soaring Towards Excellence

“The PS/IS 288 mural project (along W 25th Street between Mermaid and Surf Avenues) in Coney Island is coming along beautifully! I was proud to secure resources for this great community art project prior to the pandemic and this initiative has found a way to deepen social connections in an era of physical distancing. The…

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Clemente: Arte Pa’Mi Gente

We love collaborating with our friends at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center. This year’s Arte Pa’Mi Gente / Arts for All Festival featured murals art directed by Marissa Molina and Toofly, with creative direction from Kekoa. Students, volunteers, and a team of Thrive artists wore masks and observed social distancing to execute both murals…

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Connect Life Church: The Work of Our Hands

This year we expanded on the “The Work of our Hands” mural begun in 2019 at the corner of Cortelyou Road and Flatbush Avenue. Part one focused on economic opportunity. This year focused on service and civic responsibility, particularly in light of COVID-19 and the 2020 elections. Special thanks to NYC Council Member Mathieu Eugene…

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