Hancock NY Mural to Be Unveiled Celebrating Clean Energy & Community For Thriving Futures Initiative

HANCOCK, N.Y. - May 3, 2026 - PRLog -- The Hancock Arts Alliance, in partnership with the Western Catskills Visitors Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension's Smart Energy Choices, and Ithaca Murals, announces the official unveiling of Delaware County's third Thriving Futures public mural on Wednesday, May 7, beginning at 2:00 PM.

Ribbon cutting events will take place at:

• 2:00 PM – 41 Leonard Street
• 2:30 PM – 95 E Front Street
• 3:00 PM – EVolve NY Charging Stations & Hancock Hounds Dog Park, 661 West Main Street, Hancock, NY

This installation is part of the regional Thriving Futures Mural Initiative, one of 18 murals created across the Southern Tier through Cornell Cooperative Extension's Smart Energy Choices program. The initiative uses public art to spark conversations around clean energy, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.

The Hancock mural reflects the natural beauty of the Upper Delaware region while highlighting the connection between people, pollinators, and local ecosystems. Located beside the EVolve NY Electric Vehicle Charging Station and adjacent to the Hancock Hounds Dog Park, the mural creates a strong visual gateway for residents and visitors entering the community.

The site was selected to represent Hancock's continued investment in sustainability, tourism, recreation, and economic development. The EVolve NY station has become a highly visible clean transportation hub, while surrounding public spaces continue to grow as a destination for both residents and travelers.

This project was a true community collaboration, bringing together local students, educators, families, and regional artists. Young participants worked alongside professional muralists, contributing ideas and helping bring the artwork to life—creating not just a mural, but a shared experience of creativity and local pride.

The project was led locally by Richard H. Lowe, III, Founder of the Hancock Arts Alliance, with support from community volunteers and regional partners committed to strengthening public spaces through art and placemaking.

Karim Beers, Director of Smart Energy Choices, shared:
"Clean energy supports healthier communities, lowers costs, and creates local jobs. This mural helps tell that story in a way that is both engaging and meaningful."

The public is invited to attend this special unveiling celebrating art, sustainability, youth engagement, and community investment.

For more information, visit: www.smartenergychoices.org/thriving-futures2