PUBLIC PIANOS
Hit Parade on Grove Avenue…
Emilie takes a break from Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint
In the spirit of our instrument giveaway, we installed a couple of outdoor pianos in Richmond, VA—it’s one way we can connect with each other during this disconnected time. Under stay-at-home orders, Virginians are permitted to:
be outside to obtain food, beverages, goods, and services
engage in outdoor activity, including exercise
travel to and from a residence, educational institution, place of worship, or work
While you’re doing that, play a piano. They’re on—or in front of—private property, and the community is not only welcome but encouraged to enjoy them. Posted on each piano are Covid-19 precautions and safety reminders.
Among our earliest participants in the Public Pianos project, Helen. During a walk she seized the opportunity to enjoy melodic fresh air.
On Robinson Street…
a jog turns into an unexpected piano moment.
Heroes…
The techs at Heroes Moving and Storage, our corporate partners who make the magic happen.
Our colleague Korina Singh…
enjoys some downtime.
This was installation day for our Public Pianos project. American Spark's May-Lily Lee was overcome with joy. Words were inadequate in expressing her true depth of emotion, so she danced.
WHERE, WHERE, OH WHERE?
“Where can you find them?” Funny you should ask. Piano 1 is at Grove and Libbie next to Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint. Piano 2 is at N. Robinson and Grove diagonally across from Retreat Hospital. Oh, and if you finish playing, or walk by one and see the lid open, close it—to protect the keys a scoonch.
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THE AMERICAN SPARK PROJECT
People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.
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If art doesn’t make us better, then what on earth is it for?
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Anything human can be felt through music, which means that there is no limit to the creating that can be done with music.
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Creativity is intelligence having fun.
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Music is the great uniter. An incredible force. Something that people who differ on everything and anything else can have in common.
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