Newton’s Artful Pianos are back, brightening up parks and public spaces throughout Newton for all to enjoy. These pianos were donated by local residents and have been beautifully painted by professional artists, each with a unique touch. Visit the pianos in their outdoor homes this summer and enjoy this meeting of art and music; everyone is encouraged to view and/or play these artful instruments.

While you’re there, take a short video or picture and share it with us on Facebook or Instagram: @newtoneventsandprograms

A shout-out to our super movers from Griffin Piano Moving, shown here placing the piano in Newton Upper Falls. And an extra special shout-out to our beloved tuner/technician Greg Livingston, who you may see tinkering at your local piano this summer.

Find your favorite piano now through Labor Day at one of the following locations: 

In like a Lion, Out like a Lamb by Emily Kwong

Donor: The Stolbach Family via Newton Older Adult Services

Location: Newton Upper Falls, entrance to the Greenway

Thank you to our Piano Pals: Jerry Reilly, Jay Werb, and Phil from Little Luke’s Café

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Share the Spotlight by Ryan Horton

Donor: Elli Santangelo

Location: Auburndale, Auburndale Library

Thank you to our Piano Pals: Chris Weinmann, Bruce Miller, Jay Snyder, John Bradica, and the team from the Auburndale Library

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Lightness by Grace Statwick

Donor: Diane McNamara

Location: Newton Corner, Farlow Park

Thank you to our Piano Pals: Robin Boger, Suzanne Loughlin, Janet Rosen & Kitty Hooper

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Floral Symphony by Nicole (Kiki) Garcia

Donor: Florence Obijiofor

Location: Newtonville, The Cooper Center

Thank you to our Piano Pals: Todd Forsythe, Raymond Forsythe and the folks at the Cooper Center

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Lunar Life by Lisa Kretchman

Donor: Suzanne Loughlin

Location: West Newton, Captain Ryan Park

Thank you to our Piano Pals: Howie Sholkin and Quinn Reale

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We Dream in Color by Alex Gerasev

Donor: City of Newton

Location: Newton Centre Green

Thank you to our Piano Pals: Lisa & Ken Gordon

We need additional piano pals here!*

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Pollinator Piano by Maia Shelby Hay

Donor: Audrey Peller

Location: Newton Highlands, Officer English Park/O’Hara Square

Thank you to our Piano Pals: Garrett Van Siclen, Jan Goldstein, and the folks from Sunset Realty

* We need piano pals here!*

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We are grateful to the many piano pals who are tending to the Artful Pianos.

If you’d like to help care for a piano this summer or have any questions about this project, email events@newtonma.gov.

Shown here: Newton Centre Piano Pal and pianist extraordinaire, Ken Gordon, to whom we are grateful for sharing his many talents with the Newton community.

Thanks to our project sponsors:

and thanks to the Alden Robinson family for their donation in memory of Nathan Alden.

And a special thanks to all the incredible artists who participated in this project.

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