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05/21/2025
To coincide with the 2025 summer reading theme of Color Our World, the New York State Library partnered with muralist and educator Jade Warrick to create a toolkit that libraries can use to develop mural making programs with patrons, providing step by step curriculum, materials lists, best practices, and links to additional helpful resources. No previous painting experience will be required to successfully utilize this guide.
Join us for a lunch & learn session outlining how you can use this toolkit to create a mural for your library, highlighting components of the toolkit and giving examples of other libraries that have engaged in mural projects.
This webinar will be recorded for later viewing by those unable to attend live; to receive the recording link, please register and it will be automatically sent to you. If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to Tor Loney at tor.loney@nysed.gov
Jade Warrick is a seasoned muralist, educator, and community impact strategist with extensive experience in public art and arts-based programming. She has spearheaded large-scale mural projects across the Capital Region and has collaborated with schools, libraries, and community organizations to create impactful, participatory public art. Warrick previously partnered with public libraries through the American Library Association’s 2021 Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant which merged community engagement with arts programming. As the founder of Amplified Voices, an art and wellness initiative, Warrick has developed programs that use murals as tools for healing, empowerment, and civic dialogue.