Thrive Collective
Thrive Collective returned to IS 117X for our tenth after school program year since 2015, this adding another polytab installation to our visual arts collection. For this interior mural sponsored by PIERINA ANA SANCHEZ, DCLA (AACC) and centered on JHS 117’s theme of “Change through Love and Respect,” ten enthusiastic sixth through eighth grade students…
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The “WE ARE ONE” mural was created by the students at Frank McCourt High School. During workshops, we explored community and collaboration, covering topics such as cultural roots, kindness, the use of color, and composition. This is how we arrived at this mural design, featuring the title “WE ARE ONE” in the central area. This…
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park-east-header park-east-feature The inspiration for this mural is the school’s motto, “Purpose, Preparation, Pride,” and evolved into the theme: “Bloom in Time.” The students involved were ninth graders, all in their first year at the school, and at first they were a little reserved during the brainstorming section of the project. However, personalities really started…
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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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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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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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