At its April 13 meeting, the Arts and Culture Commission reviewed plans for a project that hopes to place one-of-a-kind street pianos throughout public spaces in Beverly Hills for three weeks in August for community use. In the proposed partnership with Sing for Hope, a New York based non-profit, the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts and the city of Beverly Hills, 10 to 20 pianos designed by renowned artists, celebrities, school groups, and influencers would be placed around the city as part of a public art project. At the end of the project, the pianos would be placed in their “forever homes” at under-resourced schools, hospitals, and communities where Sing for Hope provides programming year-round. Having already garnered support from council liaisons Lili Bosse and John Mirisch, the city-wide program will be considered for approval by the City Council on April 20.
“I am thrilled that ‘Sing for Hope Pianos’ will be coming to our city,” Vice Mayor Lili Bosse, told the Courier. “As we are finally on the road to better days ahead, having music and art throughout our beloved town, will bring joy, fun, hope and healing as our community comes together after this challenging past year.”
