Public art you can play!
Supported by community partners.
Nothing brings people together like music. That’s the power of our #ComePlayWithMeNL Public Piano Program.
Launching in 2014 with the JAG Hotel piano at St. John’s International Airport, we have since placed 10 pianos in public spaces across the province – everywhere from shopping malls and hospitals to university campuses and arts centres. And we’re not done yet!
Donated by the public,* painted by local artists, debuted by local musicians and sponsored by local businesses, our public pianos hit all the right notes – creating a lively, fun and engaging atmosphere while giving people the chance to connect through spontaneous (and magical) musical moments. Since 2014, 30 artists have been engaged to paint and play these instruments, and over 200 free, advertised public performances have taken place, in addition to countless spontaneous ones.
We invite you to play and enjoy these instruments,** and share your special musical moments on social media.
*Please note that while we are not currently accepting piano donations at this time, if you are interested in hosting or sponsoring a piano, we’d love to hear from you. info@businessandartsnl.com
**These pianos are housed indoors, therefore access varies according to the operating hours of each location. Since reopening these instruments in fall 2021, we kindly ask those who wish to play to please sanitize their hands before and after each use, and encourage audience members to stay 2m apart while enjoying the performances.
Our Current Pianos
JAG Hotel Piano at the St. John’s International Airport
(reopening in 2022)
Artwork by Cara Kansala
Debut Performance by Timothy Brennan
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Toyota Plaza Piano at the St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre
Artwork by the graduating students of CNA Textile & Apparel Design
Debut Performance by Vanier Elementary School Choir and Evan Smith
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Royal Inn and Suites Piano at the Happy Valley Goose Bay Airport
(reopening in 2022)
Artwork by Charlene Rumbolt
Debut Performance by Matthew Barrett
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Avalon Laboratories Piano at the Health Sciences Centre
Artwork by Louise Markus
Debut Performance by Bill Brennan
MUN Piano at Emera Innovation Exchange Signal Hill Campus
Artwork by Jud Haynes
Debut Performance by Bill Brennan
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Cox & Palmer Piano at the St. John’s Farmer’s Market
Artwork by Julie Lewis
Debut Performance by Mick Davis
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Newdock Piano at the Memorial University Centre Food Court
(reopening in 2022)
Artwork by Mark Benson
Debut Performance by Mark Bragg
Humber Motors Piano at the Deer Lake Airport
(reopening in 2022)
Artwork by Jackie Alcock
Debut Performance by Stephen Eckert
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Come From Away Piano at the Gander Airport
Artwork by Jennifer Young
Debut Performance by Petrina Bromley and Tina Stryde
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Piano Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunity Available
Stephenville Hospital Piano
Artwork by Marcus Gosse
Sponsorship Opportunity Available
Atlantic Place Piano
Artwork by Sarah O’Rourke-Whelan
