Thrive Collective
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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The 7th Annual HeART Beat Festival returned to Roy Wilkins Park in Queens on May 29, 2024. Middle school students painted murals, designed video games, experienced AI, break danced, freestyle rapped, competed at drama games and so much more. Thrive Collective collaborated with Museum of the Moving Image, Black Spectrum Theatre, Speek Lyfe Movement, and…
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Mona Oman worked with PS 74 students in Staten Island to interpret a series of affirmations and positivity in three mural installations this year. “You Got This” “You are Part of Our Story” Emoji Together, they expand the “Future Leaders on the Rise” schoolyard mural by Josue Mendez in 2023. PS 74 Affirmation Murals (2024)…
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Mona Oman worked with PS 74 students in Staten Island to interpret a series of affirmations and positivity in three mural installations this year. “You Got This” “You are Part of Our Story” Emoji Together, they expand the “Future Leaders on the Rise” schoolyard mural by Josue Mendez in 2023. PS 74 Affirmation Murals (2024)…
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Mona Oman worked with PS 74 students in Staten Island to interpret a series of affirmations and positivity in three mural installations this year. “You Got This” “You are Part of Our Story” Emoji Together, they expand the “Future Leaders on the Rise” schoolyard mural by Josue Mendez in 2023. PS 74 Affirmation Murals (2024)…
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As the Art a Catalyst for Change provider at three schools in The Bronx and Manhattan, it was our pleasure to collaborate with the Bronx Museum in producing the 6th Annual Art a Catalyst for Change final event at the Bronx Museum on June 5, 2025. Middle school students painted murals, designed stickers, competed in…
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