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For the 2025 Projectivity Mural Training, veteran muralists Jodi Dareal and Christian Penn collaborated with five emerging artists to design and paint the “Don’t Forget to Smile” mural at The Shoppe and Sneaker Room in Staten Island. Sponsored by Projectivity and Richmond Hood Co. Shout out to the mural training artists this year: Cianta, @alma_gaze,…
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Artist Shawn McArthur led a four-week sneaker design workshop for Projectivity at the Carter Center in NYCHA Stapleton Houses, in collaboration with the 127 Penn NYPD Community Center. Contact us to learn about Projectivity’s youth art programs in Staten Island and the Washington, DC Metro area. “The Staten Island YSD team partnered with the organization…
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Projectivity noticed a need on Staten Island for more muralists. There is an abundance of artists, but not many muralists so Jodi Dareal set out to find and train new ones. After putting calls out for applications, we confirmed a list of 6 artists that participated in the mural training program. This was hosted in…
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Shep and all of us at Thrive Collective. Love well. Create memories. And live ARTfully as you make merry with friends and family. – Story and Art by Sam Wisneski. A Thrive Comics production. As Seen on Social Media View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thrive Collective…
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Story and Art by Sam Wisneski “Opportunities to give are everywhere. … Together we can make life a little brighter and more colorful for everyone! “Please consider giving to my friends at Thrive Collective.” Starting on Giving Tuesday and through the end of December, join GEORGIE. Give to create hope and opportunity through arts, sports,…
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On April 16, 2023, we were proud to celebrate two new murals and the soft launch of Mama Jean’s Create Hub in West Oakland with our Oakland City Coordinator De’Morea “Truck” Evans, Thrive Creative Director Kekoa, veteran teaching artist Kristen Hubbard, School Partners USA 2022 cohort members and alumni, and scores of friends and colleagues…
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On April 16, 2023, we were proud to celebrate two new murals and the soft launch of Mama Jean’s Create Hub in West Oakland with our Oakland City Coordinator De’Morea “Truck” Evans, Thrive Creative Director Kekoa, veteran teaching artist Kristen Hubbard, School Partners USA 2022 cohort members and alumni, and scores of friends and colleagues…
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“The Day it All Changed” illustrated zine PANDEMIC REFLECTIONS🪞Nearing a year after the start of the pandemic, a time for reflection seemed more than appropriate for the students at IS117/TYWLS. Thrive artist Abby Walsh led the class in a passage through the looking glass as students created their own characters to fit a class journey.…
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Thrive’s Private Client Services expanded in 2020 to include custom office furniture. This commission features a one-of-a-kind counter desktop and shelving unit. EHMH: Thrive Customs (2020) ‹ › × × Previous Next
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https://www.thrivecollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Vol2_HD_Video.mp4 The “Wildstyle Coloring Book” (Volumes 1 and 2), curated by legends Bio, Crash, and Sonic and co-produced by WallWorksNY, became one platform for artists from around the world to contribute to our shared healing from the global Coronavirus pandemic. Download both collections for free. Volume 1 Volume 2 More Free Resources Tools for Schools…
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