Call for pianos

Ready kids and friends on Octavia Rises
created by artists Ann Blanch, Lynn Turnblom,
and Sue Williams

“Street Pianos” to return to Shoreline

Do you know a piano that is well-loved but no longer in use and would love to be painted and played outdoors?  The City of Shoreline is planning its second annual Piano Time “street piano” event for August 2013.

Thanks to a generous grant from 4Culture, we are looking for five additional instruments to increase the musical opportunities in public, pedestrian-friendly locations. Visual artists will paint or otherwise decorate the pianos but they must be in reasonable musical shape and not need any major repairs. 

Professional pianists will play at the Arts al Fresco opening on August 1st and the finale concert on August 28th. The rest of the month you and other passers-by may tickle the ivories. Back by popular demand, the goal of this project is the same: to enliven our summer environment with colorful sounds and sights.  

If you know of a piano that might be just right for Piano Time, email Ros Bird, Public Art Coordinator, with the details and contact information or call 206-801-2661. Prosser Piano will help us check it out for suitability.