Middle School

MS 83X: My Librarian is a Camel

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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MS 83X: My Librarian is an Elephant

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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MS 83X: My Librarian is a Donkey

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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MS 83X: My Librarian is a Boat Captain

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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MS 83X: My Librarian Lives at Home

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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MS 83X: My Librarian Rides a Bike

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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Corona Arts & Sciences Academy: Celebrate

During a visual arts class about the history of graffiti in New York, eighth grade students at Corona Arts and Sciences Academy researched how to create a school mural and found Thrive Collective. Their initiative resulted in the school inviting us to collaborate for a project based learning experience for students to design and produce…

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PS 226K: Safe Sanctuary

P.S./I.S. 226 commissioned this project to empower middle school students to interpret and promote their vision for a “Safe Sanctuary” where all students feel welcomed and respected. Initially, some of the students were nervous about participating. Once they realized they could have a lasting impact within the school they ended up giving more ideas than…

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PS/MS 279X: Welcome

7habits-ribbon2 7habbits-ribbon welcome-banner3 ps279-banner welcome-banner We returned to PS 279X for the fourth consecutive year with support of the NYC Council Art a Catalyst for Change Initiative and NYC Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez. Teaching artists Lola Lovenotes and Sydney Tirado worked with two groups after school to produce two murals exploring the Seven Habits…

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PS/MS 279X: Seven Habits to Success

7habits-ribbon2 7habbits-ribbon welcome-banner3 ps279-banner welcome-banner We returned to PS 279X for the fourth consecutive year with support of the NYC Council Art a Catalyst for Change Initiative and NYC Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez. Teaching artists Lola Lovenotes and Sydney Tirado worked with two groups after school to produce two murals exploring the Seven Habits…

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