Thrive Collective
Veteran Thrive artist Will DeNatale and Yasmine Rodriguez worked with twelve students from Hillcrest High School to develop and produce “The Power to Change” mural this spring. The students brought enthusiasm and a clear vision for what they wanted to include in the final artwork. During the workshop, Will proposed additional ideas and the students…
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At PS/MS 83 Donald Hertz, Joshua Gabriel collaborated with students from New York Edge’s after school program to design and paint our ninth mural in the building. The design explores the theme of “Collaboration, Initiative, and Perseverance” using imagery sourced from student drawings. In our concept sessions, we discussed the definitions of each value, and…
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“My Bushwick Life” consists of two vibrant murals created in partnership with the students of CS 145K, celebrating their daily experiences and deep connection to their neighborhood. Inspired by student drawings and storytelling, the mural centers around a park scene — a theme that naturally emerged during our conception sessions, as students overwhelmingly associated their…
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“My Bushwick Life” consists of two vibrant murals created in partnership with the students of CS 145K, celebrating their daily experiences and deep connection to their neighborhood. Inspired by student drawings and storytelling, the mural centers around a park scene — a theme that naturally emerged during our conception sessions, as students overwhelmingly associated their…
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Artist Toofly returned to PS 354 in Jamaica, Queens, to help make over two elementary school hallways with “Mindfulness” and “Let’s Collaborate” murals. This is Thrive Collective’s third year collaborating with the school, and Toofly’s second. PS 354Q: Let’s Collaborate & Mindfulness (2025) ‹ › × × Previous Next PS 354Q Murals Since 2022 Murals…
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Artist Toofly returned to PS 354 in Jamaica, Queens, to help make over two elementary school hallways with “Mindfulness” and “Let’s Collaborate” murals. This is Thrive Collective’s third year collaborating with the school, and Toofly’s second. PS 354Q: Let’s Collaborate & Mindfulness (2025) ‹ › × × Previous Next PS 354Q Murals Since 2022 Murals…
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During our collaboration with RTG West this year, we were given the opportunity to transform a graffiti-littered wall that has been neglected for many years into a centerpiece that restores play to the neighborhood. Our students explored this theme of “Play,” developing vibrant depictions of children and adults playing instruments, sports, games, and other activities.…
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Bronx Connect partnered with the Brainiac Babies neighborhood day care center near its RTG North site to donate the “Future Leaders” mural as part of its “I Want to Grow Up” holiday campaign. Artist Ashley Crawford collaborated with student from RTG North to design and produce the mural in the center’s playground. RTG North: Brainiac…
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In the Fall of 2024, Artists Toofly and Lola Lovenotes collaborated with students from Bronx Connect’s RTG South program to add two new murals to their collection at the Claremont Art Walk and also paint a third new mural on the gates on their newest program site in the neighborhood. Toofly extended her original “Peacemakers”…
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In the Fall of 2024, Artists Toofly and Lola Lovenotes collaborated with students from Bronx Connect’s RTG South program to add two new murals to their collection at the Claremont Art Walk and also paint a third new mural on the gates on their newest program site in the neighborhood. Toofly extended her original “Peacemakers”…
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