Thrive Collective
Our design is deeply rooted in the themes provided by PS 45Q school: Diversity, Inclusivity, Welcome, Acceptance, Love, Community, and Cultures. These themes guided our classroom sessions, where students created drawings inspired by what these values meant to them. I took my primary inspiration from the students’ artwork, as well as sketches submitted by the school administration, teachers,…
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In honor of 50 Years of Peter Bug Day in DC, the CHBC Art Gallery produced and curated a new mural installation at the Peter Bug Shoe Repair Academy. Washington DC artists Ryan Mizta and Brian Bailey painted Adinkra symbols representing unity, strength, energy, beauty, peace, and “God Is King” while Lew the Artist painted…
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In honor of 50 Years of Peter Bug Day in DC, the CHBC Art Gallery produced and curated a new mural installation at the Peter Bug Shoe Repair Academy. Washington DC artists Ryan Mizta and Brian Bailey painted Adinkra symbols representing unity, strength, energy, beauty, peace, and “God Is King” while Lew the Artist painted…
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Artist Jodi Dareal and 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at PS 53 designed and painted three new murals this spring. Two explore their favorite books and the theme “Reading is Fundamental.” The third explores the ways that, “Together We Shine.” One class from each grade helped brainstorm concepts and develop designs. Then teachers selected…
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Artist Jodi Dareal and 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at PS 53 designed and painted three new murals this spring. Two explore their favorite books and the theme “Reading is Fundamental.” The third explores the ways that, “Together We Shine.” One class from each grade helped brainstorm concepts and develop designs. Then teachers selected…
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Artist Jodi Dareal and 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at PS 53 designed and painted three new murals this spring. Two explore their favorite books and the theme “Reading is Fundamental.” The third explores the ways that, “Together We Shine.” One class from each grade helped brainstorm concepts and develop designs. Then teachers selected…
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Bronx Connect partnered with the Mary Mitchell Community Center near its RTG North site to donate the “Peace Builds Community” mural as part of its “I Want to Grow Up” campaign. Artist Kenneth Tooley collaborated with students from Mary Mitchell’s summer program to design and produce the mural in the center’s playground. The mural revolves…
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In the summer of 2025, artist Plushie returned to her elementary school alma mater to complete the final six “FUNdamentals of PS 171” murals for the school auditorium: Compassion Trust Perseverance Gratitude Eagles Magnet School The summer collection joined the spring 2025 collection: Respect Diversity Working Together Family Sharing Soar All twelve designs were painted…
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In the summer of 2025, artist Plushie returned to her elementary school alma mater to complete the final six “FUNdamentals of PS 171” murals for the school auditorium: Compassion Trust Perseverance Gratitude Eagles Magnet School The summer collection joined the spring 2025 collection: Respect Diversity Working Together Family Sharing Soar All twelve designs were painted…
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In the summer of 2025, artist Plushie returned to her elementary school alma mater to complete the final six “FUNdamentals of PS 171” murals for the school auditorium: Compassion Trust Perseverance Gratitude Eagles Magnet School The summer collection joined the spring 2025 collection: Respect Diversity Working Together Family Sharing Soar All twelve designs were painted…
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