THE STEINWAY
Brought to you by @pianowithmark is a public piano serving Jefferson & Orleans parish residents, allowing a piano for artists to sit down and play in locations around the two parishes.
This piano belongs to Mark Boros (@pianowithmark), an established pianist in the city of New Orleans. After learning of the Sing for Hope project and being inspired by it, he decided to reach out to local artist Kendrik James (@kenthatartist) with some ideas to paint the Steinway to reflect the art and culture of the city of New Orleans.
While it may seem risky painting a Steinway piano, a piano from the most luxurious and expensive piano company out there, this project was done to inspire and encourage artists throughout the city, and to allow an extremely high quality piano to be played by anyone no matter their skill level.
While you won't find this piano in outdoor locations or in extremely hot environments, the goal is to allow this piano to be in very public spaces like hospitals, malls etc.
If you have a space you'd like to locate the Nola Steinway in for 1-2 months, all that is asked is that you pay the moving fees and sign a liability form stating you'll take care of the piano.
For more information, feel free to contact me.
LAUNCHING FRIDAY
CURRENT LOCATION:
French Quarter Visitor Center