"I always think about how art can help solve real-world problems. I think about everyone who moves to new places to find a better life, no matter their status. My family came from Haiti to the U.S. for that exact reason, and I know I am only here because of their sacrifices. I want my art to
reach those individuals. This work speaks to the heart of NYC—a city where everyone comes from somewhere else but belongs together. Through the Sing for Hope Piano's vibrant colors, I wanted to represent the global diversity that defines our community and the unity that makes New York unique. Painting a SFH Piano is a distinct experience from working on a canvas; it moves art out of the silent gallery and into the heart of the city.It’s about community and connection. Seeing kids, teens,
and adults all engage with the art turns the piano into a living piece of work that everyone can be a part of. I hope everyone gets a chance to play this SFH Piano, myself included. The goal is to connect through music, no matter where you’re from or who you are.
Music is love, and love is for everyone."
- Naderson Saint Pierre 🎶 🫶
This piece, "We Are The People," is from the upcoming Sing for Hope Pianos NYC: 2026 collection, celebrating 25 years of "Art for All."
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"My piece is a series of messages that remind us to live life to the fullest, and music is the very way we can do that. NYC is a very exciting place, filled with action, and never a dull moment. The sounds, the energy, the excitement. My piece aims to inspire people to live their loudest and to match the city's energy. Painting on the piano is important, though, because the art should inspire the music, and together they can make an impact!
While painting, I was thinking about what it would feel like for a pianist to sit down and play; my sister is a concert pianist, and sadly, she lives out of state, but I wish she could play it.
My advice for young artists is always this… follow your heart, stay true to yourself, and put in the work."
- Jason Naylor 💓 🤘
This piece, "LOUDER!" is from the upcoming Sing for Hope Pianos NYC: 2026 collection, celebrating 25 years of "Art for All."
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"I perform 8 shows on Broadway 6 days a week in the heart of Times Square, where energy is bustling and oftentimes quite overstimulating. I found such respite coming downtown and dedicating hours and days to painting the Sing for Hope Piano. It activated a meditative state of creative flow, which allowed me to be fully present. I relished in the sensation of the brush on the surface and let my thinking mind go.
I also asked my dresser, Kate Jansyn, who is a brilliant visual artist, to lead the "Whole New World" collage element and assist with the painting. It's pretty special to find people you feel so comfortable working with in that creative flow state. We'd bounce ideas off each other, and she brought in her gold foil, which she taught me how to use. Working on it together has made us feel even closer. One of my best friends in the show, who is a part of our female ensemble and covers Jasmine, Anju Cloud, also came to assist in painting! We worked on the Agrabah skyline found on the back of the piano and shared many giggles and brain dumps together while painting.
I hope all people feel drawn to the SFH Piano, but I have a vision of families coming to play it! I play in a band with my family where my brother plays drums, my dad plays guitar, my mom plays piano, and I play bass guitar (we all chime in to sing here and there). To think of a family visiting NYC for the first time- stumbling upon the SFH Piano and finding the courage to play together in the middle of the city makes my heart flutter!"
- Sonya Balsara 🪔 🧞♂️
This piece, "Aladdin," is from the upcoming Sing for Hope Pianos NYC: 2026 collection, celebrating 25 years of "Art for All."
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🎹✨ NEW YORK CITY: THE SING FOR HOPE PIANOS ARE BACK! ✨🎹
Get ready to fill the streets with harmony! We are officially kicking off our landmark 25th Anniversary year by bringing 25 artist-designed Sing for Hope Pianos to Fosun Plaza at @28libertynyc for one epic day of music, art, and community. Whether you're a pro pianist or just want to tap out a tune, come play and explore this incredible open-air gallery before the SFH Pianos head out to parks and public spaces across all five boroughs!
JOIN US FOR THE LAUNCH CELEBRATION:
🗓 Monday, May 18th
📍 Fosun Plaza (28 Liberty Street, NYC)
🎹 Open Play: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
✨ Special Program: 12:00 PM, Featuring an incredible roster of guest speakers, world-class performers, and @fdilella as our emcee!
🏆 A Major Milestone: The presentation of the 2026 Art for All Award to the legendary @itsmelauralinney , honoring her incredible commitment to arts advocacy and accessibility.
🤝 The "Yellow Zone": Visit this dedicated communal area hosted by our friends at @belongcenter : a space designed to foster a true sense of community and help you find your people. It’s a perfect extension of the day's mission, using creativity as a bridge to combat loneliness and create the deep human connections that make our city thrive.
This isn't just an event; it's a 25-year movement to prove that the arts belong to everyone. Come be part of the magic! 💚 💫
🔗 Check out the full Press Release at the link in our bio!
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While we often think of the arts as "nice to have," groundbreaking new research confirms what we see every day in the communities we serve: The arts are a biological necessity for a healthy mind. 🎨🧠
New findings from our friends at @ucl , published in Nature Reviews Psychology, show that engaging with the arts isn't just a "feel-good" moment; it’s a powerful network of effects that supports:
✨ Emotional Expression – Finding words where there are none.
✨ Cognitive Stimulation – Keeping our minds sharp and engaged.
✨ Stress Regulation – Lowering cortisol and finding calm in the chaos.
✨ Social Connection – Reminding us that we are never alone.
The study introduces the “Arts Exposome”—the idea that our small, daily interactions with music and art accumulate over time to literally shape our mental health. Every time you stop to play a Sing for Hope Piano, you aren't just making music; you’re investing in your long-term wellbeing. 🎹✨
The takeaway: The arts aren't an "extra." They are a holistic, essential part of how we thrive.
🔗 Head over to @ufcam and read more linked in their bio under "Research" to check out the @ucl full study and see the science behind the song!
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"I worked a lot in hospitals doing murals there, so I kind of knew the power of art in the ways it can heal us and promote wellbeing. After painting my first Sing for Hope Piano in 2019, I felt like I wanted to get more involved and take my art to different levels, so I got an arts and health master's degree. It really opened my eyes to how art and music can really be healing. Because of that, I became an advocate for programs like these that work towards physical and personal wellbeing x public health, which is what SFH does here in NYC. So I thought I’d do my SFH Piano to show that creativity is vital. I wanted to do an arts-and-health-based SFH Piano. It starts with a heartbeat and continues on into fun and colorful life, like art does to fill our lives."
- Maria Tonelli Smith 🎶 ❤️🩹
This piece, "Artbeat," is from the upcoming Sing for Hope Pianos NYC: 2026 collection, celebrating 25 years of "Art for All."
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"Painting a piano really meant stepping far outside of my comfort zone, but it was so fulfilling when I was able to take a step back and see what I created. I challenged myself to learn block printing by theming my Sing for Hope Piano around it, and despite never having tried it before this, I am thrilled with what I have been able to do so far. My piece is called 'Daily Chappa' inspired by Indian block prints. Each of the blocks I created for this piece is inspired by daily life, from my pet cat to the stack of books lining the bookshelf of my apartment. I hope it is a piece that encourages everyone to romanticize ordinary moments of daily life."
- Rangoli Mittal 🇮🇳 🏠
This piece, "Daily Chhapa," is from the upcoming Sing for Hope Pianos NYC: 2026 collection, celebrating 25 years of "Art for All."
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"New York City is a place of resilience, creativity, and community. This project celebrates the grit, talent, and strength of students who rise above challenges, supported by local leaders and nonprofits that invest in their growth. It’s a city where self-expression and opportunity meet, and “I Am Not Broken” is a reflection of that spirit. The piece embodies the spirit of indomitable resilience that lives in and has always lived in NYC as a whole and in Red Hook in particular. The Sing for Hope Piano is for everyone, a space to connect, express, and celebrate resilience through music. I hope that everyone with a song in their heart, or looking to reclaim the song in their heart, comes to the SFH Piano."
- Red Hook Art Project Youth & Joan Di Lieto
This piece, "I Am Not Broken," is from the upcoming Sing for Hope Pianos NYC: 2026 collection, celebrating 25 years of "Art for All."
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"Painting a piano feels completely different from painting on a flat canvas. The instrument has multiple panels and a complex structure, and I have to think about how a musician interacts with it while playing. I want the design to become part of the performance itself. The flowing lines and musical elements echo each other—the curves carry the energy from the keyboard outward, guiding it toward the audience. I listen to the music and imagine how it moves through the instrument. At the same time, I think about which areas people will see most often, both the player and the audience, so the experience feels intentional from every angle. Every surface is an opportunity to learn and grow."
- Yuke Li 🌺 ☀️
This piece, "Born to Shine," is from the upcoming Sing for Hope Pianos NYC: 2026 collection, celebrating 25 years of "Art for All."
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"There are two concepts that cross paths to identify with the city. The first component is red tape/string that can symbolize a concept of love, like being attached with a string to your other half, but the other half can also be your passion. In this case, the passion is the music. So I wanted whoever performs on this Sing for Hope Piano to see that red string as a connection to their passion. The second component is the real sounds of the city. I realized there are a bunch of native birds in NYC, so the real sounds of the city are actually birds. I wanted to fill in the empty spots with native NYC birds. I wanted the person who plays to know that every area where you put your hands, your feet, to feel connected to the SFH Piano. That’s why those areas have more color, and the birds are positioned to be looking at the pianist. I know that this SFH Piano will be played by many people, so I am thinking about how I put all my soul into this piece. Every stroke is a piece of my love and dedication."
- Calicho Arevalo 🐦 🧶
This piece, "Birds of New York City," is from the upcoming Sing for Hope Pianos NYC: 2026 collection, celebrating 25 years of "Art for All."
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The arts are not a luxury; they are a public health necessity. 🎹✨
Watch how a single Sing for Hope Piano transforms a hospital lobby at @nychealthsystem from a place of stress into a space of healing and connection. Our mission is to ensure the restorative power of the arts is accessible to everyone: from hospitals and healthcare centers to the neighborhoods and communities we serve every day.
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"Most of my work involves the city, cityscapes, landmarks, and urban iconography. My work on the Sing for Hope Piano this year is mainly ornamental, layered cityscape silhouettes. These represent New York, with a nod to Chinatown on top. When I painted a SFH Piano 13 years ago, I put some of Alicia Keys' lyrics from "Empire State of Mind" on it. It would be really cool for her to play my SFH Piano. The way I drew these cityscapes reminds me of sheet music; the eye goes from left to right and up and down, depending on where the detail takes the eye. I feel there's a rhythm to it."
- Adam Suerte 🏙️ 🌆
This piece, "Urban Rhythms," is from the upcoming Sing for Hope Pianos NYC: 2026 collection, celebrating 25 years of "Art for All."
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