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Graphic reflections sketched live during the Aug. 5, 2022 Cultivating Community call by Yvonne Hollandy of Axiom News.
Art Direction by Michela Muserra
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It’s a wrap! Where do I start? “The Games We Play” school mural project was another fulfilling experience with Thrive Collective.
We started working with the 4th grade students of PS 204 The Vince Lombardi School back in March. Funded by the Cultural Immigrant Initiative via a grant from Council Member Justin Brannan, we explored the games children play in different parts of the world, and how immigrants have brought those traditions with them to Brooklyn. Inspired by legendary Coach Lombardi’s quote, “Winners never quit and quitters never win,” the students depicted their own favorite games in drawings and design ideas.
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The “I Am Harlem” mural celebrates Harlem past, present, and future, and features art direction by Harlem’s own Aleathia Brown. Made possible by the SAFE in Harlem Coalition and Harlem’s teens, special thanks also go out to the Pillars Recovery Center, Infinity Mennonite Church, Felecia Pullen, Rev. Al Taylor, Marissa Molina, Nico Collazo, and Harlem Village Academies High School.
Keep Calm Move On
MS 42Q Robert Vernam (Queens 2016)
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Art Direction: Sam Wisneski
• Teaching Artist: Marissa Molina
• Feature Artists: Sonic & DAZE
• Exterior Schoolyard
• 750 square feet
• Acrylic and spray paint on brick
• Sponsored by NYC Council Member Donovan Richards, Sherwin Williams, Full Gospel Tabernacle, PriceWaterhouse Coopers, NY CityServe, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Art as Catalyst for Change, Presbyterian Hope in Action
On June 11th, MHP and the North Wheaton CLI leaders hosted the North Wheaton Cultural Festival to kick off our community oral history project, called "Let Me Introduce You". Residents enjoyed food, games, arts and crafts, music, and most importantly time to connect with each other.
On June 11th, MHP and the North Wheaton CLI leaders hosted the North Wheaton Cultural Festival to kick off our community oral history project, called "Let Me Introduce You". Residents enjoyed food, games, arts and crafts, music, and most importantly time to connect with each other.
Ready or not, here comes Brooklyn in full force!💥 Here for the third night of the Hip Hop in NYC Concert Series, Brooklyn brought the house down with more amazing performances and live painting from some great artists. CHINO-BYI, Jenna Morello, Miki-Mu and RIBS-GAK took over the scene with two amazing murals that couldn’t have described the night any better. Many thanks to the NYC Mayor’s Office for another great night of Homecoming and to Mayor de Blasio and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams themselves for joining in on the celebration!
Spread Love, Stop Asian Hate
NY Chinese Alliance Church (2021)
• Art Direction: Bianca Romero
• 1500 Square Feet
• Mixed Media on Brick
• Sponsored by NYC Mayor's Office and NY Chinese Alliance Church
Art Direction by Michela Muserra
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It’s a wrap! Where do I start? “The Games We Play” school mural project was another fulfilling experience with Thrive Collective.
We started working with the 4th grade students of PS 204 The Vince Lombardi School back in March. Funded by the Cultural Immigrant Initiative via a grant from Council Member Justin Brannan, we explored the games children play in different parts of the world, and how immigrants have brought those traditions with them to Brooklyn. Inspired by legendary Coach Lombardi’s quote, “Winners never quit and quitters never win,” the students depicted their own favorite games in drawings and design ideas.
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It’s easy to define our differences, much harder to find the common ground that unites us. Community murals memorialize the shared vision that binds us together.
That’s why projects like “Create! Harlem” bring such joy. When we take the time to bridge divides, drab spaces transform into places where beauty thrives. We are so grateful to our partners SoHarlem, Inc. and Templo Biblico Cristo for leading the way; our sponsors Columbia Community Service and The Durst Family Foundation for financing the project; and scores of phenomenal volunteers from NYC Service, Afropunk, Touch the World, Experience Mission, and Abounding Grace Ministries; and our phenomenal interns and SYEP students.
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On June 17 Thrive Collective’s staff, board, volunteers, students, and community supporters gathered at the United Federation of Teachers to celebrate the end of another great school year serving 100 schools throughout New York City.
Thank you to everyone that was able to join us as we honored Scott Stringer, NYC Comptroller, Michael Mulgrew, UFT President, and Kevin Palau, NY CityServe Co-founder, for investing in arts education and school mentoring.
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“Mural: Master Class” students at McKinley Junior High School celebrated the generational handoff of immigrants in Bay Ridge by creating the Generations mural for the Norwegian Christian Home in Spring 2014.
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Our first mural collaboration with Nickelodeon celebrates SpongeBob’s 25th birthday and features art direction by Romero Britto and Marissa Molina.
“If nautical nonsense be something you wish…”
Led by Marissa Molina at PS 188 The Island School in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, the “Islander’s Dive Deeper” mural design features original art by contemporary art icon Romero Britto alongside student art. Visit the mural on Houston Street, between Avenue D and the FDR Drive.
Last year's downtown show. Hopefully I'll get some more decent ones this year. Happy Independence Day, folks. Have a hot dog.
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“When we started painting, I saw it on the wall, and I was like, ‘Wow.’ I didn’t know this was possible. Everybody who walked by while we were painting, they seemed excited. … Now that it’s done and it’s over, it looks amazing. And every time I come back I’m always gonna know that I helped do this.” – Shaheed, Jamaica
Tree of Life (2019)
Art Direction by Michela Muserra
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This spring, Principal Lisa Hidalgo and guidance counselor extraordinaire Danielle Lammering commissioned our third mural project at PS 280. “It Takes a Village” transformed the guidance office suite, and celebrates the role that community plays in shaping values and inspiring our goals and vision.
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On October 28, 2012, Hurricane Sandy ravaged PS 329, causing $1 million in damages and four months displacement. One year later, 350 students, parents, and volunteers from five community partners painted an 825 square foot schoolyard mural, co-designed by 250 students and celebrating Coney Island’s extraordinary resilience after the storm.