Last year, local artists painted 18 murals in communities across the Southern Tier as part of the Thriving Futures Mural Initiative sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension Smart Energy Choices in collaboration with Ithaca Murals. The murals all depict different visions of what a “thriving future” looks like, covering themes like clean energy, environmental equity, and strong communities.
This spring, initiative organizers are hosting a variety of unveilings to celebrate the murals’ completions:
Each ribbon cutting celebration will give an opportunity to meet and mingle with the local artists and community energy advisors. The local community and officials are invited to learn more about the murals and the mission of the Regional Clean Energy Programs.
For more information, visit smartenergychoices.org/thriving-futures2.
Karim Beers
Regional Clean Energy Hub Director
kwb6@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 Ext. #186
Last updated April 28, 2026