Surviving...: NYC Masti: Picasso and Pianos

Saturday, June 11, 2011

NYC Masti: Picasso and Pianos

A friend invited me to come with her to the reception for the Pop-Up Piano program this year. I remember hearing about the program last year but didn't really know much about it. Pop-Up Piano is a program sponsored by Sing for Hope and basically places pianos all around New York City for the public to enjoy between June 18th - July 2nd. A great way for children to explore this instrument and for people to enjoy impomptu performances (yay!). The pianos then get donated to area schools.

Pianos everywhere!

What I didn't know about the program is that volunteer artists transform each piano into a masterpiece before it's placed out in the city. Each piano gets a complete makeover to carry out a variety of different and inspiring messages. Some are just breathtaking and others are, well...unique...Since the program was so successful last year, they actually over 400 artists who wanted to be a part of the program!

The reception was in a warehouse where all of the pianos were created. It turns out that the artists came to the warehouse and painted together...it was a think-tank of creativity! How cool! Some of the pianos were also decorated by school children and were just precious. What a wonderful way to keep kids interested and involved in the arts! We got to join in on the fun by adding our own message to the piano we named 'The Chalkboard One'...I hope they don't wash off!

Go Pink Lightening!

This was my favorite one - nothing over the top spectacular about it, but it really just stood out for me. My friend named it Pink Lightening...I love it! Makes me want to learn how to play the piano!

I absolutely love this city in the summer and programs like this one really add to it all! Here are some more pictures of some of the pianos for you to enjoy!