New York City

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Together, the piano and the artwork become a symbol of expression, optimism, and the simple joy that can come from art and music meeting in public space.","created_at":"2026-04-17T17:00:00.55223-04:00","piano_url":"play-with-heart","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Corey Paige Bloomberg","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Corey Paige is a New York–based artist, muralist, entrepreneur and influencer known for creating vibrant, feel-good art. Combining colorful imagery, patterns, and uplifting words, Corey's expressive style celebrates themes of love, positivity, and happiness.\n\nWith over 200K followers across platforms, her bold and playful artwork has resonated with audiences nationwide, inspiring fans to embrace creativity and optimism. Corey has collaborated with notable brands such as JetBlue, New York Knicks, Dunkin', Yahoo, Adobe, Adidas, among many others. Her artwork has lit up major airports, malls, and hospitals.\n\nPassionate about using her art to make the world a brighter place, Corey has painted murals and art pieces for clients across the country, many of which have gone viral on Instagram and TikTok, reaching millions of viewers and spreading her signature message of color and joy.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/avatars/corey-paige-bloomberg.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":"https://www.instagram.com/coreypaige_designs","public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":96,"notes":null}]},{"id":97,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"Castle Clinton","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.7036391,"lon":-74.0167208,"pianos":[{"id":146,"piano_title":"We Are The People","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/we-are-the-people.jpg","piano_statement":"In \"WE Are The People,\" I use cubism to break down the barriers that often divide us. As I've matured, I've felt a deeper urgency to address the political narratives that shape our lives. The faces in this work are diverse in color and form, yet they share a collective gaze, anchored by the observing eyes above. As a child of immigrants, I see art as the most powerful tool for transformation. My goal is to use this canvas to plant a seed of peace, turning the 'us versus them' narrative into a singular, beautiful 'WE'.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"we-are-the-people","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Naderson Saint Pierre","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Born in Gonaïves, Haiti, Naderson Saint-Pierre's artistic journey began in childhood as a storyteller. He would create elaborate tales for anyone who would listen. This once-a-week hobby soon developed into a full-time profession, laying the foundation for his art. Since then, he has painted prolifically, exploring new skills, genres, and ideas with a genuine love for his craft.\n\nA self-taught artist, Saint-Pierre is known for his colorful and compelling Black portraiture. His work showcases his incredible raw skill and precise technique. Often autobiographical and rich in narrative, his portraits celebrate Black identity while carving out a uniquely personal style. His art not only pays homage to art world pioneers but also tells stories that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://vsiuakofodgkhmclfvpl.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/avatars/0.7058394392945528.jpeg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":"https://www.instagram.com/Oursols","public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":97,"notes":null}]},{"id":98,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"Sherman Square - Broadway Malls","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.7773324,"lon":-73.9823614,"pianos":[{"id":159,"piano_title":"Aladdin","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/aladdin.jpg","piano_statement":"When I was asked to design and paint a piano for Sing for Hope on behalf of Aladdin on Broadway, I knew I wanted to connect the magic of our show with the power of music. Broadway is the creative heart of New York City — bright lights, music, and epic storytelling. I envisioned the iconic Aladdin lamp lighting up the night sky with music — and what better way to do that than with actual physical pieces of \"A Whole New World\" sheet music? I also wanted to capture the romance of the magic carpet against the moon as well as the beautiful Agrabah skyline. I hope the design evokes the feeling of how music, community, and a little faith in the whimsical has the power to transport us and make dreams come alive.","created_at":"2026-05-11T12:35:35.788344-04:00","piano_url":"aladdin-2026","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Aladdin on Broadway Cast","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Sonya Balsara, Jasmine; Balsara's breakthrough role came when she starred in Aladdin as Princess Jasmine, showcasing her powerful voice and acting prowess. Her performance earned her critical acclaim and solidified her status as a rising talent on Broadway. She has also delighted audiences with her roles in productions such as The King and I and West Side Story, where her versatility and dedication to her craft have shone brightly. Beyond her stage work, Sonya Balsara is committed to using her platform to advocate for diversity and representation in the arts. She actively participates in initiatives aimed at supporting aspiring performers from underrepresented communities and is passionate about creating inclusive spaces within the theater industry.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/avatars/aladdin-headshot.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":null,"public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":98,"notes":null}]},{"id":99,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"Central Park - The Dairy","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.7691158,"lon":-73.9736962,"pianos":[{"id":158,"piano_title":"The Lion King","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/lion-king.jpg","piano_statement":null,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:35:35.788344-04:00","piano_url":"lion-king-2026","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"The Lion King on Broadway Cast","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"This Sing for Hope Piano is inspired by Disney's The Lion King, the Award-Winning Best Musical. Experience the stunning artistry, unforgettable music and exhilarating choreography of the musical theatre phenomenon that moves us all, now celebrating over 25 years on Broadway. A remarkable tale of hope and adventure, The Lion King has found its way into the hearts of millions of people around the world.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/avatars/lion-king-headshot.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":null,"public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":99,"notes":null}]},{"id":100,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"West Harlem Piers","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.8208,"lon":-73.9594,"pianos":[{"id":154,"piano_title":"Live Your Highest You","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/live-your-highest-you.jpg","piano_statement":"This piano is not just an instrument—it's energy, it's spirit, it's a living vibration.\n\nI create from a place of soul, where art becomes a bridge to something higher inside of us. For this Sing for Hope Piano, I approached it as a portal—where color, rhythm, and intention come together to uplift anyone who touches it or even walks past it.\n\nMusic already has the power to move people. My role is to amplify that power visually—to wrap the piano in light, story, and frequency so it speaks before a single note is played.\n\nThis piece represents unity, elevation, and creative freedom. It's for everybody—for the trained musician, the curious passerby, the child, the elder. No barriers, just expression.\n\nWhen you encounter this piano, I want you to feel something real. Joy. Possibility. Alignment.\n\nBecause the truth is—we are all instruments. And when we're in tune with ourselves, we create something beautiful for the world.","created_at":"2026-04-17T17:00:00.55223-04:00","piano_url":"live-your-highest-you","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Paul Deo","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Paul Deo is a visionary multimedia artist, muralist, and educator whose work fuses sacred mixed media collage with art-and-technology experiences. A 2023 New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Digital Arts Fellow, Deo is a Harvard University Arts Artist-in-Residence and Visiting Professor who created the first digital mural on Harvard's campus. He was personally commissioned by Spike Lee to paint a mural for the 30th anniversary of Do the Right Thing, and his Kobe Bryant portrait inspired Lee's Kobe Doin' Work and is now in the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures collection. A survivor of Hurricane Katrina, Deo evacuated New Orleans with his two sons and returned to Harlem New York City, the city he loves and serves through art. He currently teaches at Harlem Renaissance High School, guiding young people through visual storytelling, self-actualization, and creative technology. Deo is the founder of Starseed World, bringing AI, AR, and creative tech education to underserved communities. Widely recognized as a leading cultural storyteller of Harlem, Deo's landmark Planet Harlem mural has become an internationally celebrated destination—an evolving \"cosmic archive\" of Harlem legacy and future vision.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/avatars/paul-deo.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":"https://www.instagram.com/planetdeo","public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":100,"notes":null}]},{"id":101,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"Union Square","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.7348815,"lon":-73.9901371,"pianos":[{"id":136,"piano_title":"Birds of New York","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/birds-of-new-york.jpg","piano_statement":"This piano is more than an instrument — it is a living canvas of energy, memory, and transformation.\nI designed this piece to move from black and white into color, just like music itself. A piano begins in contrast - light and dark, silence and sound - but when an artist touches the keys, something extraordinary happens. Emotion enters. Story enters. Color enters. Each musician who sits at this piano brings their own shade, their own rhythm, their own truth. Like lyrics that gain meaning through the voice that carries them, this piano becomes more vibrant with every performance.\nAt its heart, this piece tells the story of the birds of New York City — the true singers of the concrete jungle. In a city of steel, glass, and relentless motion, birds still rise above the noise. They adapt. They survive. They sing. Their songs echo between skyscrapers, blending nature with architecture, softness with structure. They are resilience in melody.\nThe black and white foundation represents the city's raw structure — the pavement, the buildings, the fast pace. The explosion of color represents the unseen energy: the dreams, cultures, and creative spirits that live within it. Just like the birds, artists in this city take what is rigid and turn it into music.\nWhen someone sits at this piano, I want them to feel that pulse — the balance between strength and freedom, contrast and harmony. I want them to feel as if they are adding their own color to the city's song.\nThis piano is not only played. It listens, it remembers, and it sings back.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"birds-of-new-york","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Calicho Arévalo","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Calicho Arévalo, known as Calicho Art, is a New York-based Colombian artist and architect who transitioned from building walls to breaking them. His work bridges the gap between structured design and emotional liberation, transforming the urban landscape into a canvas for the human spirit.\n\nHis visual language is anchored by three-line stripes, representing the essential trinity of Body, Mind, and Soul. This architectural precision creates a grounding balance for his spontaneous doodles, harmonizing discipline with imagination. Through his signature \"Wildlife Oxymorons,\" Calicho places migrating animals like whales into the concrete city, a metaphor for the immigrant experience and the \"wild spirit\" within urban routine.\n\nUltimately, his art serves as a portal to find equilibrium between our instincts and the structured world. Driven by environmental stewardship, Calicho's work seeks to actively support wildlife conservation organizations, protecting the very species that inspire his vision.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://xawywvvzedcbjaeonzgy.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/avatars/calicho-arevalo-1775755509830.png","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":"https://www.instagram.com/calichoart","public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":101,"notes":null}]},{"id":102,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"Farley Steps","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.7510385,"lon":-73.9943995,"pianos":[{"id":140,"piano_title":"LOUDER!","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/louder.jpg","piano_statement":"LOUDER! is a depiction of the range of emotions we feel when we sing or listen to music. How does it feel when a beautiful melody hits your your ears? With this colorful piano, I hope viewers feel a sense of HOPE, but additionally I HOPE they feel energized and inspired to open their hearts, spread more love, and sing even louder. Together we will take our hopes and dreams to the moon. All are welcome. All are loved.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"louder","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Jason Naylor","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Jason is a NYC artist, known for bright colors and even brighter themes, commonly found on large scale murals around the world. His work explores the communication of human emotions using organic shapes, bold colors and a strong design aesthetic. Jason has worked with various brands like Coach, Pepsi, Toyota, and Microsoft. He has received global recognition for his work including a Golden Novum Design Award. In 2018, BUMBLE named Jason one of its 100 Most Inspiring New Yorkers. People love Jason for his unforgettable colors and the optimism woven into his work. His relentless positivity and kindness translate across many mediums and applications, and his technicolor murals capture the hearts of everyone who sees them. Jason brings a fresh taste of love and kindness to all of his projects, and desires to use his work to spread love, good vibes, and also do some good in the world.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://vsiuakofodgkhmclfvpl.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/avatars/0.765187992345559.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":"https://www.instagram.com/JASONNAYLOR","public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":102,"notes":null}]},{"id":103,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"Fort Tryon","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.8613831,"lon":-73.9336397,"pianos":[{"id":152,"piano_title":"Born To Shine","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/born-to-shine.jpg","piano_statement":"This work uses a vibrant color palette, with the focal point centered on the piano keys, where the performer's fingertips rest. The figures on both sides of the upper panel resemble attentive listeners, forming a quiet and immersive moment shared between the musician and the audience.\n\nFloral and star motifs emerge and radiate from the piano keys, as if the music itself is awakening hope and life. The patterns on either side also guide the viewer's attention back to the keys, echoing the presence of passersby who pause beside the performer—absorbing and carrying away the power of the melody.\n\nThrough this design, I hope to align with the rhythm of music and illuminate the hearts of busy passersby in the city.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"born-to-shine","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Yuke Li","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Yuke Li is a New York-based visual artist who graduated from the MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Program at the School of Visual Arts, specializing in culture and community-oriented projects across books and public art. She has been involved in public art projects in various cities, including New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Scottsdale, and Missoula. She has led a team in creating an indoor traditional acrylic mural, as well as a street vinyl art installation. 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Urban themes are consistent throughout my work in painting, pen and ink, printmaking, comic book-making and even my tattooing. Combining music and art and bringing it to the public is as New York as it gets. Whether the art on the piano attracts the viewer and the music makes them stay to enjoy both or the other way around, I am here for it and proud to be a small part of all the great things Sing For Hope does and to help celebrate 25 years of it.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"urban-rhythm-2026","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Adam Suerte","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"I was born and raised in South Brooklyn. I studied at The Art Students League, The High School of Music and Art, and the Rhode Island School of Design. While studying Illustration I became attracted to many mediums and still work in a variety of mediums today. Whether working in acrylics, pen and ink, silk screen, comic book-making, and even in my tattooing, themes of urban iconography are consistent throughout. In 1991 I founded the Urban Folk Art® Studios' artist collective and in 2002 I co-founded Brooklyn Tattoo®, both are still active today. I currently make art in my Red Hook studio.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://xawywvvzedcbjaeonzgy.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/avatars/adam-suerte-1775755382159.png","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":"https://www.instagram.com/adamsuerte","public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":104,"notes":null}]},{"id":105,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"John Jay","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.7692557,"lon":-73.9496572,"pianos":[{"id":145,"piano_title":"Phoenix Garden of Hope","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/phoenix-garden-of-hope.jpg","piano_statement":"This is the Phoenix Garden of Hope. The phoenix rises to every challenge, resilient against all obstacles, soaring with a renewing light. The lotus flower emerges from the deep darkness to gloriously bloom year after year. The chrysanthemum of joy and peony of love surround the east and west as the poppy field flourishes behind. With love, joy, wisdom and resilience, we can carry our light and proudly shine.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"phoenix-garden-of-hope","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"May Yu","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"May Yu is an artist who loves depicting the beauty of nature.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://xawywvvzedcbjaeonzgy.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/avatars/may-yu-1775755580031.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":"https://instagram.com/maymaysgallery","public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":105,"notes":null}]},{"id":106,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"Haven Plaza","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.8426697,"lon":-73.9430275,"pianos":[{"id":135,"piano_title":"Starry Symphony","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/starry-symphony.jpg","piano_statement":"My piano design invites you to share in a whirlwind celebration of color and fun! I wanted to create something that would make people smile and feel like they are being celebrated too. The stars dance to your symphony and the universe celebrates the art, actions of love, and music you put into the world.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"starry-symphony","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Baz Murnin","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Hello, I'm Baz! (they/them) I'm a Queens-based nonbinary artist originally from Arizona. I have a love of all things whimsical and colorful and I enjoy finding magic in every-day life. I'm passionate about queer storytelling, folktales, creatures, and creating art throughout a myriad of mediums. When I'm not working in a museum, I'm sketching in one- or crafting away under piles of scraps at my desk.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://vsiuakofodgkhmclfvpl.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/avatars/0.16799501303764097.jpeg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":"https://www.instagram.com/starfolk111","public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":106,"notes":null}]},{"id":107,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"Greeley Square","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.7475,"lon":-73.9876,"pianos":[{"id":138,"piano_title":"Let Hope Bloom","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/let-hope-bloom.jpg","piano_statement":"This piece was inspired by the culture of New York City, where different stories and pathways are constantly in bloom. In this illustration, a group of children comes together to admire nature and learn about the world around them. Though no one is the same, everyone is connected. I hope to remind people that when we band together as a community, we can create and nurture beautiful things. Rather than dividing us, our differences bring us together.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"let-hope-bloom","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Elle Liu","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Elle Liu is a Brooklyn-based children's illustrator (and hobby gardenist). She has previously been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, SCBWI, and dPictus. Elle loves sad books, tiny animals, and the smell of citrus. 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Rather than focusing on damage, this theme celebrates resilience, restoration, and the beauty of imperfection. The piano becomes a canvas for testimony where cracks don't signal weakness, but the journey of becoming whole.","created_at":"2026-04-17T17:00:00.55223-04:00","piano_url":"i-am-not-broken","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"RHAP Students & Joan Di Lieto","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Joan was born in New York and has lived and worked in Italy, Spain, France, and the UK as well as Hong Kong and Tokyo. She considers herself a global citizen, which led to the idea for the \"Global Waterfront Village\" for the Sing for Hope Piano project. The terrain and seascape of the island of Capri, her ancestral home, plays an essential part in color and imagery. A painter for many years, the shift has been in the direction of site specific work. Recently, Joan created the \"Garden of Alchemy\" — a byzantine garden for the #100gatesproject on the Lower East Side of NYC — and \"Project Miele,\" a permanent painting installation at the Hess Center for Science + Research, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY. Her paintings have sold privately over the years, and she was back on the gallery scene as of February 2016 with \"Up for Debate,\" a group show at BRICarts Media, Brooklyn, NY, presenting work that responds to current social/political issues.\n\nThe Red Hook Art Project's mission is rooted in the conviction that creative self-expression is a transformative experience that enriches individuals and communities. As an organization, RHAP works to provide a space where young people feel safe and supported as they develop their voices through artistic projects and activities. We cultivate an environment of playfulness and experimentation, while challenging our older students to help each other strengthen their individual voices through supportive criticism. The experiences of creative problem solving and self-expression that underlie our program generate self-confidence and a sense of agency in our students. 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Books have always been a huge part of my childhood -- they were the first place that encouraged me to dream when life at home was difficult, and showed me a future where anything was possible, for people of all backgrounds.\n\nMargaret Atwood's quote of \"In the end, we'll all become stories.\" inspired me because it reminds us, no matter how old we are, to reflect on the lives that we are living now, and consider whether we will be proud of who we are becoming in the future.\n\nI hope that this piano design allows for kids to find the magic in reading again. I can't think of anything better than music to pair with reading to fully immerse ourselves in the magic of other worlds, and bring that same magic into our own reality.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"stories-in-the-making","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Sally Chen","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Sally Chen (they/she/he) is a queer, nonbinary, second-generation Chinese American illustrator and poet born & based in NYC. They graduated from Parsons School of Design with a BFA in Illustration and Psychology minor in 2022.\n\nAs a published children's book illustrator (A Song For Nolan, 2024) and muralist, Sally utilizes free-flowing lines, vibrant colors, glowing silhouettes, bits of verse, and portraiture to capture the many fleeting moments of joy and sorrow that keep us yearning for another day, and consequently, a brighter future. Their illustration work explores their Chinese heritage, generational cycle breaking from matriarchs who uphold the patriarchy, and holding onto the quiet intimacies that occur in daily life.\n\nRecently, they have created murals for Frank Ottomanelli's LIC in partnership with Hunter's Point South Park, painted their third piano for Sing For Hope that was featured at Union Square Park, and participated in exhibits with Flushing Town Hall, Arts Gowanus, NYC IT Girl Art Collective, etc.\n\nSally hopes to make more joyful portraits, children's books, and murals of people that don't often see themselves depicted in art.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://vsiuakofodgkhmclfvpl.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/avatars/0.9033771393617847.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":"https://www.instagram.com/salpal.c","public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":109,"notes":null}]},{"id":110,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"Old Stone House / Washington Park","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.6729873,"lon":-73.9844375,"pianos":[{"id":142,"piano_title":"Echoes of Dancheong","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/echoes-of-dancheong.jpg","piano_statement":"The design is inspired by the traditional Korean Dancheong patterns, which are intricate decorative coloring found on historic wooden architecture. This design transforms the piano into a musical pavilion for the community. Historically used to protect wooden palace and temple structures from natural elements, these patterns are reimagined here to celebrate the protective and healing power of public music.\nI often refer to my cultural heritage for inspiration, and consistent with my practice of using Buddhist mandalas and geometric structures in my design, this work utilizes the concept of Obangsaek, a harmony of five traditional colors representing five elements. By wrapping the piano in these rhythmic, vibrant layers, I aim to create an inviting visual harmony that parallels the power of music to heal, offering peace and calm to passerby listeners.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"echoes-of-dancheong","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Kimmarii","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Kimmarii (Ji Yong Kim) is a Brooklyn-based Korean American visual artist and educator specializing in Asian and Buddhist iconography. Based at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, he has created over ten public murals across NYC, including notable works in Harlem and Queens. A dedicated community advocate, Kim has led major collaborative projects with New York Cares and has exhibited widely in galleries like Thomas VanDyke and BWAC. 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Milkweed is the sole food source for monarch caterpillars and due to overdevelopment, fields of milkweed have been paved over. Milkweed is easy to plant, and we can reverse the trend by planting milkweed wherever we can to create welcoming landscapes for monarch butterflies to thrive. My design features all stages of a monarch's life from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis and finally to butterfly. Also prominently featured are milkweed plants which feed not only monarchs but are also a critical source for other pollinators. Let's save the monarchs, an important pollinator which travels thousands of miles each year across North America, bringing beauty and life to all of us.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"monarchs-and-milkweed","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Christopher Spinelli","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"As a native Brooklynite who never left, my journey through the world of art began when I first decorated my parents' bedroom set with colored chalk. There are a number of recurring themes in my work, all influenced by my Brooklyn childhood: Coney Island, Religion and Gardening. My paintings are saturated in color and texture, the colors do not always represent what occurs in nature, they have more of a fever dream vibrancy. My solo exhibit \"Brooklyn Dreamland, Land Without Shadows\" which focuses on 35 years of drawings and painting based on my experiences in Coney Island opened at the Arsenal Gallery in January of 2025.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://vsiuakofodgkhmclfvpl.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/avatars/0.8787040136023543.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":"https://www.instagram.com/brooklyndreamland","public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":111,"notes":null}]},{"id":112,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"Msgr McGorlick Park","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.7245581,"lon":-73.9427807,"pianos":[{"id":151,"piano_title":"We Are HOPE","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/we-are-hope.jpg","piano_statement":"\"We Are Hope\" is a vibrant piano filled with color and layered textures—stripes, dots, and zigzags—that echo the energy of New York City. The portraits represent people of all ages and backgrounds, capturing the beauty of the city's diversity. This piece is an ode to New York and its people, and a powerful reminder that, even during this uncertain times, together we are hope.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"we-are-hope","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Vanesa Álvarez","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Vanesa Álvarez is a muralist and visual artist from the north of Spain based in New York City.\nWith +20 years of experience, Vanesa has been selected in international competitions and created murals with social and feminist themes in Spain, Mexico, and the United States. Also, she has been an Artist in Residence through Project Art USA, Teaching Artist for LEAP NYC's Public Art Program and works frequently as a lead artist with Thrive Collective painting murals in public schools.\nIn 2021 she was one of the artists selected by the NYC Health+Hospitals Arts in Medicine Program, and painted a community based mural in Morrisania Hospital, Bronx. Same year she created with Artbridge/ Bridging the Divide Project, the piece \"Generations\" in Woodside, Queens. Álvarez participated in the 2022 The Flag Project at Rockefeller Center and The six foot platform (Dumbo).\nShe painted the 2023 Union Square Street mural, \"Union with the universe\" with USP and DOT. During the last three years, Álvarez was one of the Su-casa program Brooklyn Arts Council Artist in Residence, and in 2024 she received a BAC grant for the mural \"Growing Together\". In collaboration with Bowery Poetry Club, she has been awarded with a NYSCA Grant to painting en 2025 the piece \"We are poetry\"\nBesides her public art, Vanesa is developing her studio practice, being in 2023 one of the Kunstraum's AIR, 2025 Artist In residence at The Whale building and now having her studio at Morgan Fine Arts Building in Brooklyn.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://vsiuakofodgkhmclfvpl.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/avatars/0.3665288846201684.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":"https://www.instagram.com/vanesaalvarez","public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":112,"notes":null}]},{"id":113,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"Marine Park","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.6077754,"lon":-73.9371715,"pianos":[{"id":144,"piano_title":"Artbeat","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/artbeat.jpg","piano_statement":"Artbeat is a visual and musical exploration of how creativity is vital to our well-being. The design begins with stark black-and-white lines resembling an EKG, representing the heartbeat of life and the fundamental rhythm of music. These lines gradually blossom into soft curves and subtle color, eventually flowing into vibrant, swirling patterns that fill the negative space, mirroring how engagement with the arts transforms us, promotes mental and physical health, and brings color and energy to our daily lives. By connecting visual rhythm, color, and movement, Artbeat celebrates the power of music and the arts to make us feel alive, inspired, and connected.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"artbeat","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Maria Tonelli Smith","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Maria Smith is a freelance artist with over 30 years of experience creating hospital art, public murals, and residential and commercial projects. A former Sing for Hope Piano Artist, her work also includes public art initiatives with the Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Furniture Bank, and Georgia Institute of Technology. She splits her time between the Atlanta area and Florida, where she is the Founder and Art Director of The Artmaking Space, a community art studio and outreach program offering welcoming, process-based art experiences that foster creativity, connection, and well-being. 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The musical notes and comic inspired dots reference the song \"El Farolito\" and album Fogaraté by Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra, grounding the piece in cultural memory and joy. Vibrant colors, flourishing botanicals, and a figure immersed in music reflect the emotional renewal that music can offer. This piano becomes an invitation for community, expression, and shared healing.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:08:30.055633-04:00","piano_url":"music-heals-us","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Almonte Studio","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Almonte Studio is the bold, color-drenched world of Talisa Almonte. An afro-Dominican muralist, illustrator, and visual storyteller creating joyful, imaginative experiences through art.\nKnown for playful compositions and surreal floral landscapes, Talisa's work explores optimism, identity, and transformation. Her vibrant visuals are designed to spark curiosity, soften public spaces, and invite moments of delight into everyday life. Whether painted on city walls or translated into illustrated objects, her work encourages viewers to slow down, look closer, and reconnect with joy.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://vsiuakofodgkhmclfvpl.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/avatars/0.8173833442746962.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":"https://www.instagram.com/almontestudio/","public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":114,"notes":null}]},{"id":115,"created_at":"2026-05-11T12:34:17.460351-04:00","program_id":39,"site_title":"Queens County Farm Museum","site_location":null,"site_description":null,"lat":40.748096,"lon":-73.720042,"pianos":[{"id":141,"piano_title":"Bodega Cats","piano_image":"https://singforhope.org/pianos/2026/bodega-cats.jpg","piano_statement":"Nestled in oranges and loafing among bread, the deli cat aids, and rests. This design is meant to honor the working cats of New York City that both kids and adults will love. Playful and fun, the cats are doing what they do best living among the fruits, veggies and newspapers and all reflect cats from real New York City bodegas. Wrapping around them are vines which symbolizes their ability to create and grow communities by connecting animal lovers. These creatures are truly iconic facets and they deserve to be memorialized.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"bodega-cats","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Jenna Elluzzi","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Jenna Elluzzi is an Illustrator and Surface Designer located in Brooklyn, New York. Her work takes inspiration from the natural world, old fairytales and folktales, woodcut and graphite drawings. 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This work honors music not just as performance, but as an exchange between people and a reminder that music has the power to bridge differences, create belonging, and reveal connection in the simplest of moments.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"the-music-between-us","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Irene Vandian","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Irene Vandian is a versatile fine artist who specializes in a variety of mediums. She received her Master of Fine Arts in 1988 and has maintained a long standing studio practice rooted in exploration and visual storytelling. She has participated in numerous exhibitions and has received several awards for her work in painting and mixed media. 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I was particularly drawn to their rich use of color and the portrayal of daily life woven into engravings and fabrics. Adapting the traditional \"chhapa\" block-printing technique, I reinterpreted it through a contemporary lens, incorporating motifs that reflect my own daily life.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"daily-chhapa","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Rangoli Mittal","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Hi, I'm Rangoli! As a technical game designer with a background in electrical and computer engineering, I've always been captivated by both science and art. My passion for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) began in high school, where I discovered the perfect blend of creativity and logic. This led me to pursue a career in game design, focusing on creating immersive, thought-provoking experiences, especially those that promote learning and critical thinking. 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Drawing from African patterns, symbols, and rhythmic line work, the surface of the piano becomes a living composition, alive with movement, color, and sound.\n\nFlowing lines weave across the piano's form, abstracting figures that sing, dance, and play musical instruments. These figures are not fixed or literal; instead, they emerge through fluid gestures and layered patterns, reflecting the shared energy of music in motion. The lines move like melodies, rising and falling, echoing the rhythm of song and the improvisational nature of performance. Bold, expressive colors amplify this sense of joy and resilience, inviting passersby to pause, engage, and feel.\n\nAfrican patterns serve as both visual anchors and storytelling elements, representing heritage, community, and collective memory. In many African cultures, music and art are inseparable from daily life, they are tools for communication, celebration, and survival. By integrating these patterns into a modern, abstract language, I aim to bridge tradition and contemporary expression, honoring the past while speaking to the present.\n\nWhen placed in a public space, this piano becomes more than an instrument; it becomes a gathering point. It invites people of all backgrounds to interact, play, listen, and connect. Through color, movement, and rhythm, The Convergence embodies the spirit of Sing for Hope: using art and music to inspire unity, joy, and possibility in shared spaces.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"convergence","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Oladimeji Alabi","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"I am a Nigerian-born multidisciplinary artist and community art facilitator based in New York City. My work spans painting, mural art, installation art, wearable art, woodwork, and is deeply informed and rooted in Yoruba cultural traditions and African systems of knowledge. My artistic practice explores themes of African identity, culture, migration, healing, memory, and collective care. Through bold faces and figuration, symbolic imagery, patterns, and material exploration, I investigate the relationship between the subconscious and contemporary life while honoring heritage within modern contexts. I view art as a healing and transformative process, for myself and for the communities I engage. My work has been exhibited and featured locally, internationally and online, including the Royal Academy of Arts in London, Vogue Germany, Artsy, Galeria 21, the Heineken House in Amsterdam, African artists foundation, Nike art gallery, and galleries at the Community College of Baltimore County. I have also assisted in the production of artworks shown at the Smithsonian Museum of African Art and the Venice Biennale, and worked on a large-scale mural installation at the Facebook office in Dubai. 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I find it captivating to step outside and notice how each sunset has its own unique colors. When I look up at the night sky filled with twinkling stars, I always feel a special kind of calm.\nMother Nature is always around us, even if we don't notice it. She helps us feel calm, reduces our stress, and makes us appreciate life more. That's what makes her so beautiful.\nAs a mother and an artist, I feel called to celebrate and protect the natural world. Through this design, I hope to spark inspiration and lift our spirits in how we connect with Nature.","created_at":"2026-04-17T16:13:00.544254-04:00","piano_url":"mother-nature","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2026","artist_name":"Laura Alvarez","piano_program":"39","piano_artist_bio":"Laura Alvarez is a versatile artist from Valencia, Spain, based in The Bronx. As an illustrator, author, designer, muralist, and educator, she significantly impacts her community through her art. 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