Sing for Hope

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Sing for Hope
Founded2006;19 years ago (2006)
Founders Camille Zamora, Monica Yunus
Type Non-profit organization
Purposehumanitarian
Headquarters Midtown Manhattan
Location
  • New York City, United States
Area served
New York City
Website singforhope.org

Sing for Hope is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 by opera singers Monica Yunus and Camille Zamora, that is located in New York City. The two vocalists established Sing for Hope as a resource for New York artists who want to use their art to give back to their community, and the program fosters interaction between artists and communities and makes the arts accessible to the public.

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The Sing for Hope Pianos project brings 88 (one-per-key) artist-painted pianos for three weeks in June each year since 2011 to parks, street corners, subways, and other outdoor public spaces of the five boroughs of New York City. The pianos are available for anyone to play, for free. Notable entertainers take part in the project, and notable artists and fashion designers are among those who paint the pianos. Following their three-week public residency, the pianos are donated to schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and community centers.

History

Sing for Hope is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 by opera singers Monica Yunus and Camille Zamora. [1] It is located in Midtown Manhattan, in New York City. [2] [3] The two New York City based vocalists and alumnae of the Juilliard School established Sing for Hope as a resource for New York artists who want to use their art to give back to their community, and the program fosters interaction between artists and communities and makes the arts accessible to the public. [1] Among other things, the organization sends professional artists to sing for students in New York City classrooms. [4]

Sing for Hope Pianos Project

The Sing for Hope Pianos project is one of New York City's largest public art projects. [5] [6] It brings 88 (one-per-key) artist-painted pianos for three weeks in June each year since 2011 (hundreds, over the years) to parks, street corners, subways, and other outdoor public spaces of the five boroughs of New York City. [7] [1] [8] [9] [10] [11] The pianos are available for anyone to play, for free. [1] The pianos often feature formal and impromptu concerts and have been likened to an open festival of music bringing together New York’s culturally diverse population. [12]

In 2010, artist Sophie Matisse, the great-granddaughter of French painter Henri Matisse, hand-painted four Kimball pianos that had been donated for the cause, including painting the piano keys. [13] [14] [15] In 2011, fashion designers Isaac Mizrahi, Diane von Furstenberg, and Kate Spade painted pianos for the project, and the following year fashion designer John Varvatos painted a piano silver. [16] [1] [17]

Following their three-week public residency, the Sing for Hope Pianos are donated to schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and community centers. [1] CBS News wrote that the project was "reminding us all of the power of music to inspire and unite". [9] [18]

List of artist partners

List of board members

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Anthony Tommasini (June 6, 2013). "88 Spots to Tickle Keys and Your Fancy," The New York Times.
  2. ↑ "Uniting Artists, Uniting Communities", Leaders magazine, vol. 34, Issue No.3 (Autumn 2011)
  3. ↑ Hon. Jerrold Nadler (May 22, 2013). "Honoring Sing for Hope and the Sing for Hope Pianos Project," Congressional Record.
  4. ↑ James Barron (June 15, 2010). "Pianos as Public Art, and the Public’s Playthings," The New York Times.
  5. ↑ "Painted Pianos Bring Music and Whimsy to Campus and Community". Christopher Newport University. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  6. ↑ Monica Yunus, Camille Zamora (2012). Pop-up Pianos.
  7. ↑ Judy Zhu (June 5, 2018). "Fosun helps bring pianos to New York streets," China Daily.
  8. ↑ Birgit Abels (2016). Embracing Restlessness; Cultural Musicology
  9. 1 2 Lawrence Kramer (2016). The Thought of Music
  10. ↑ Chris Anderson (2024). Infectious Generosity; The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading
  11. ↑ Anthony Rhine, Jay Pension (2022). How to Market the Arts; A Practical Approach for the 21st Century
  12. ↑ Tommasini, Anthony (July 6, 2011). "Sirens, Trucks’ Gears and Piano Melodies in the Great Outdoors", The New York Times.
  13. ↑ Barron, James (June 15, 2010). "Pianos as Public Art, and the Public's Playthings". The New York Times. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  14. ↑ Axelrod, Jim (June 21, 2010). "Pianos Bring Note of Joy to New Yorkers". CBS. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  15. ↑ Birnbaum, Amy (June 21, 2010). "Sing for Hope wants New Yorkers playing piano all Summer". CBS. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  16. ↑ James Barron (June 7, 2011). "Street Pianos Returning, With Reinforcements," The New York Times.
  17. ↑ " Non-for-profit organization, Sing for Hope, installs record number of free pianos around New York City," Reuters, July 6, 2011.
  18. ↑ Birnbaum, Amy ( June 21, 2010). "Sing for Hope Wants New Yorkers Playing Piano All Summer", CBS News
  19. 1 2 3 Lenzi, Linda (October 17, 2010). "Photo Coverage: 2010 Sing for Hope Gala". Broadway World.
  20. 1 2 3 "Cyrus, Jonas Brothers Sing for Hope," Billboard, August 23, 2008.
  21. ↑ Benanti, Carol Ann (July 6, 2018). "ICYMI: Miss Five Boroughs crowned Miss New York at state pageant". SI Live.
  22. 1 2 3 Franklin, Marc J. (June 5, 2018). "Go Inside the 2018 Sing For Hope Piano Unveiling with Daphne Rubin-Vega, Wicked Stars, and More". Playbill.
  23. ↑ Jourdan, Jane (February 14, 2018). "#FFB Erika Henningsen". Fit for Broadway.
  24. ↑ Anthony Tommasini (July 5, 2011). "Impromptu for Piano and Taxi Horn," The New York Times.
  25. ↑ "Photo Flash: Chilina Kennedy Celebrates BEAUTIFUL Sing for Hope Piano at Carole King's Alma Mater". Broadway World. November 21, 2017.
  26. 1 2 3 "Photo Flash: Nadine Sierra, Laurel Harris, Mary-Louise Parker, Renee Fleming and More Attend Sing for Hope's 11th Annual Gala". Broadway World. October 20, 2017.
  27. ↑ "Lea Salonga and More to Honor Dr. Joseph Polisi at Sing for Hope's 2017 Gala". Broadway World. October 2, 2017.
  28. ↑ Anthony Tommasini (2019). The Indispensable Composers; A Personal Guide
  29. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 "About Sing for Hope". Sing for Hope. September 4, 2024.
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