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The third Art of Healing Festival came to Central Harlem on Saturday, August 17th, 2019, in collaboration with the Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub. Thank you to Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance and his entire Community Partnerships Unit for recognizing the power of art to help us heal through trauma caused by guns and related violence, and to all the community partners who made magic happen all day.
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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.
25th Anniversary Gala
25th Anniversary Gala
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What to do when Carnegie Hall and NeON Arts recommend you to The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to find students to paint four original canvases to present as awards to four of the most distinguished NYC philanthropists at its 25th anniversary gala at Gracie Manson? Commission rockstar student artists Rosabella Garcia, Christopher Ajayi, and Victoria Cruz, with support from School Murals director Marissa Molina and Judah Del Rio . They absolutely crushed the opportunity, and on June 25th they enjoyed the fruit of their labors. Congratulations, team!
25th Anniversary Gala
25th Anniversary Gala
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What to do when Carnegie Hall and NeON Arts recommend you to The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to find students to paint four original canvases to present as awards to four of the most distinguished NYC philanthropists at its 25th anniversary gala at Gracie Manson? Commission rockstar student artists Rosabella Garcia, Christopher Ajayi, and Victoria Cruz, with support from School Murals director Marissa Molina and Judah Del Rio . They absolutely crushed the opportunity, and on June 25th they enjoyed the fruit of their labors. Congratulations, team!
Uniting as guiding forces, a lighthouse and phoenix light the way over the clouds after a year of uncertainty. Resemblant of its name, Harlem Renaissance HS reflects on seasons of rebirth past and present and inspires us to do the same. In a similar light and with the help of our students, we were able to pay tribute to the soul of Harlem that brought much light to its history and continues to lift its community in times like these. Many thanks to Harlem Renaissance HS for inviting us to see the intricacies of working with and honoring such an amazing community.
Uniting as guiding forces, a lighthouse and phoenix light the way over the clouds after a year of uncertainty. Resemblant of its name, Harlem Renaissance HS reflects on seasons of rebirth past and present and inspires us to do the same. In a similar light and with the help of our students, we were able to pay tribute to the soul of Harlem that brought much light to its history and continues to lift its community in times like these. Many thanks to Harlem Renaissance HS for inviting us to see the intricacies of working with and honoring such an amazing community.
Uniting as guiding forces, a lighthouse and phoenix light the way over the clouds after a year of uncertainty. Resemblant of its name, Harlem Renaissance HS reflects on seasons of rebirth past and present and inspires us to do the same. In a similar light and with the help of our students, we were able to pay tribute to the soul of Harlem that brought much light to its history and continues to lift its community in times like these. Many thanks to Harlem Renaissance HS for inviting us to see the intricacies of working with and honoring such an amazing community.
www.thrivecollective.org/portfolio/spongebob/
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.
www.thrivecollective.org/portfolio/creators/
The “Creators” mural at PS 245 in Flatbush explores the creative convergence of artists and scientists over time with the help of a time machine. It is one of two mural projects funded by NYC Council Member Matthieu Eugene in spring 2019. As a school, PS 245 has embraced a STEAM educational focus (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math), so we leveraged a grant from the Cultural Immigrants Initiative to explore the creativity of scientists, artists, and innovators from around the globe. Some highlights:
Madam Marie Curie discovering Radium
A flying machine according to Da Vinci’s sketchbook
Mona Lisa portrayed in a child-like style
Neil Degrasse Tyson
Benjamin Franklin collaborating with a Mayan artist
The Wright’s brothers’ first flyer
The first computer
Kathrine Coleman Goble Johnson, the African-American woman NASA mathematician
Einstein collaborating with Frida Khalo
Stephen Hawking and so much more
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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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“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.
www.thrivecollective.org/portfolio/spongebob/
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.
www.thrivecollective.org/portfolio/creators/
The “Creators” mural at PS 245 in Flatbush explores the creative convergence of artists and scientists over time with the help of a time machine. It is one of two mural projects funded by NYC Council Member Matthieu Eugene in spring 2019. As a school, PS 245 has embraced a STEAM educational focus (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math), so we leveraged a grant from the Cultural Immigrants Initiative to explore the creativity of scientists, artists, and innovators from around the globe. Some highlights:
Madam Marie Curie discovering Radium
A flying machine according to Da Vinci’s sketchbook
Mona Lisa portrayed in a child-like style
Neil Degrasse Tyson
Benjamin Franklin collaborating with a Mayan artist
The Wright’s brothers’ first flyer
The first computer
Kathrine Coleman Goble Johnson, the African-American woman NASA mathematician
Einstein collaborating with Frida Khalo
Stephen Hawking and so much more
www.thrivecollective.org/portfolio/create-harlem/
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.
www.thrivecollective.org/portfolio/create-harlem/ 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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In June, the Longwood section of the Bronx became a little brighter and more colorful. Students from PS 333 and 335 worked together on a shared schoolyard mural that offers a glimpse into how they see their neighborhood and how it shapes their identity. For six weeks, students from six classes in the building — three classes from each school — joined us in the yard to help paint the mural, along with dozens of volunteers on Saturdays. The results were fantastic.
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At MS 183Q, Art as Catalyst for Change funding from NYC Council Member Donovan Richards allowed us to:
Provide 180 middle school students accredited, in-school Murals, Media, and Music classes for an entire semester;
Produce one indoor mural, one sculptural installation, two assemblies, and two student films.
Graphic reflections sketched live during the June 10, 2022 Cultivating Community call by Yvonne Hollandy of Axiom News.
www.thrivecollective.org/portfolio/spongebob/
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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
www.thrivecollective.org/portfolio/tree-of-life/
“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)
www.thrivecollective.org/portfolio/tree-of-life/
“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)
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This summer Thrive Sports introduced the Beyond the Game Skills Academy at D’Emic Park in Industry City, Brooklyn, in partnership with FunSports, Inc., City Life, I Am Empowering, Fit2Box, Brooklyn Nets, and DS Sports Media.
Over sixty student-athletes participated, learning basketball and life skills, including conditioning, fundamentals, game rules and regulations, and mentorship. Guest speakers throughout the six-week program included representatives from the Brooklyn Nets, whose practice facility is nearby, NBA referee Zach Zarba, sports photographers, business executives, and more.
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This summer Thrive Sports introduced the Beyond the Game Skills Academy at D’Emic Park in Industry City, Brooklyn, in partnership with FunSports, Inc., City Life, I Am Empowering, Fit2Box, Brooklyn Nets, and DS Sports Media.
Over sixty student-athletes participated, learning basketball and life skills, including conditioning, fundamentals, game rules and regulations, and mentorship. Guest speakers throughout the six-week program included representatives from the Brooklyn Nets, whose practice facility is nearby, NBA referee Zach Zarba, sports photographers, business executives, and more.