Provided by business, painted by artists, played by the public
Our #ComePlayWithMeNL Public Pianos are found in public spaces across the province. These instruments are sponsored by local businesses, painted by local artists, and are waiting to be played to create unexpected musical moments!
The #ComePlayWithMeNL Public Piano Program launched in December, 2014, with the Jag Hotel piano featured at the St. John’s International Airport. We now have 6 pianos placed across the province in public spaces – with several more on the way. Each donated piano is painted by a local artist, debuted by a local musician, and sponsored by a local business. The Piano Program is constantly growing and we have plans to install public pianos at Arts & Culture Centers, airports, hospitals, and other public venues across the province.
These pianos allow for spontaneous personal expression, the public’s enjoyment of the piano in the vicinity, and ample opportunities to share on various forms of social media. The pianos add to the atmosphere to create an active, alive, and engaged place of interest, and provides the opportunity to connect over music. Our public pianos have proven to be most welcome and utilized. On top of the general public use of the pianos, the location sponsors are active in creating events structured around the instrument.
For more information, contact Pete Soucy at psoucy@businessandartsnl.com or (709) 746 3470
Our Current Pianos
JAG Hotel Piano at the St. John’s International Airport
Artwork by Cara Kansala
Debut Performance by Timothy Brennan
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Clayton Hospitality Piano at the Health Sciences Centre
Artwork by Louise Markus
Debut Performance by Bill Brennan
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Coast 101.1 Piano At the memorial University centre Food court
Artwork by Mark Benson
Debut Performance by Mark Bragg
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Newdock Piano at Atlantic Place
Artwork by Sarah O’Rourke-Whelan
Debut Performance by Wade Tarling
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MUN Piano at Emera Innovation Exchange Signal Hill Campus
Artwork by Jud Haynes
Debut Performance by Bill Brennan
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Humber Motors Piano at the Deer Lake Airport
Artwork by Jackie Alcock
Debut Performance by Stephen Eckert
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toyota plaza piano at the St. John’s Arts and culture centre
Artwork by the graduating students of CNA Textile & Apparel Design
Debut Performance by Vanier Elementary School Choir
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