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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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This twelve-week program included 121 students from five classes, who helped develop the mural concepts and designs and painted as well. Students ranged from 1st to 5th grade. The themes include: kindness, saving the planet, peace and different cultures at PS18. Students painted on poly tab, and artists installed the mural afterwards in a stairwell…
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The vibrant mural at our school celebrates the wonders of the cosmos, inviting students, parents, and visitors to embark on an imaginative journey through space. The theme was thoughtfully selected to inspire curiosity and creativity among our young learners. Each major planet—Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto—represents a specific grade level,…
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marie-curie-banner2 marie-curie-banner3 marie-curie-banner4 bienvenidos-feature The Great Reveal https://www.thrivecollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240613_114140.mp4 “Curious, compassionate, committed, and courageous,” is a motto that inspires the students at Marie Curie High School everyday. While Marie Curie High School specializes in preparing students for medical professions, we embedded within a dedicated art class. There was no shortage of committed artists which ranged from…
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marie-curie-banner2 marie-curie-banner3 marie-curie-banner4 bienvenidos-feature The Great Reveal https://www.thrivecollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240613_114140.mp4 “Curious, compassionate, committed, and courageous,” is a motto that inspires the students at Marie Curie High School everyday. While Marie Curie High School specializes in preparing students for medical professions, we embedded within a dedicated art class. There was no shortage of committed artists which ranged from…
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We had the pleasure of returning to PS/MS 42Q for the ninth consecutive year since 2016, thanks to the Art a Catalyst for Change grant from the NYC Council and Council Member Selvana Brooks-Powers. This mural was art directed by Kadeem Phillip and explored “Imagine Unlimited Potential” with students at the school’s New York Edge…
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We had the pleasure of returning to PS/MS 183Q for the ninth consecutive year since 2016, thanks to the Art a Catalyst for Change grant from the NYC Council and Council Member Selvana Brooks-Powers. This mural was art directed by Kadeem Phillip and explored “The Wonders of Summer” with students at the school’s Harriman SONYC After…
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Projectivity artist Josue Mendez and the IS 27 community in West Brighton, Staten Island, collaborated on the “Doors to Success” series of fifteen doors throughout the school, featuring a portrait and quote by notable figures. In addition, Josue produced the “West Brighton Pride” mural spanning two entrance doorways. IS 27: Doors to Success (2024) ‹…
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Projectivity artist Josue Mendez and the IS 27 community in West Brighton, Staten Island, collaborated on the “Doors to Success” series of fifteen doors throughout the school, featuring a portrait and quote by notable figures. In addition, Josue produced the “West Brighton Pride” mural spanning two entrance doorways. IS 27: Doors to Success (2024) ‹…
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loma-banner2 loma-feature loma-feature2 loma-possibilities The basement wall of the Lower Manhattan Academy of Art became the site of “LoMA Energy,” an inspirational mural facilitated by artist Ashley Crawford, with students of the school. Drawing inspiration from positive affirmations and the creative spirit, our students explored becoming authentically themselves and creating without fear. Situated within the…
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