New York City 2025

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I hope it inspires others to find joy in the unknown.","created_at":"2025-05-09T13:52:31.054885-04:00","piano_url":"trust-in-abstract","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2025","artist_name":"Yeline Del Carmen","piano_program":"34","piano_artist_bio":"Yeline Del Carmen is an abstract visual artist based in The Bronx, New York. Her work explores playful mark-making, bold colors, patterns, repetition, and nature. Using a variety of mediums, she creates everything from hand-painted tote bags and custom cards to canvas paintings and digital illustrations—some of which become postcards, scarves, stickers, or posters. Inspired by Yayoi Kusama’s dots and Basquiat’s intentional chaos, Yeline brings vibrant energy to each piece. In 2020, she launched her Instagram page, Another Dot., to share her art and creative process. The platform has since become a space for virtual art sales, artistic exploration, and community connection.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/artists/yelena-del-carmine.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":null,"public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":72}]},{"id":73,"created_at":"2025-05-09T12:20:32.13579-04:00","program_id":34,"site_title":"Union Square","site_location":"24-30 Union Square East","site_description":null,"lat":40.735792411578,"lon":-73.989998186027,"pianos":[{"id":96,"piano_title":"From NYC, With Love","piano_image":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/new-york/from-nyc-with-love.png","piano_statement":"Inspired by the diverse creatures that roam New York City—pigeons, squirrels, rats, cats, raccoons, opossums, and more—I created this piece to capture their journeys across the city, mirroring our own. It’s a love letter to everyone who calls NYC home, a reminder that, despite our differences, we all navigate this world together. We share the same streets, the same challenges, and ultimately, the same strength. I hope to celebrate the unity that binds us all, human or animal, and emphasize the power of community in this vibrant city we all share.","created_at":"2025-05-09T13:52:31.054885-04:00","piano_url":"from-nyc-with-love","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2025","artist_name":"Sally Chen","piano_program":"34","piano_artist_bio":"Sally Chen is a second-generation Chinese American illustrator and poet based in NYC. Through their art, they create moments of joy and laughter, nurture softness, and foster resilience in a world that can often feel overwhelming. Sally illustrated A Song for Nolan (2024), a childrens book with a nonbinary protagonist that empowers children to speak up, created in collaboration with GLAAD. They also painted the Sing for Hope Pianos There Is A Spark of the Divine in All of Us and Stitch by Stitch. Their work has been showcased at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Flushing Town Hall, NPR, QueerAF, and more.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/artists/sally-chen.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":null,"public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":73}]},{"id":74,"created_at":"2025-05-09T12:20:32.13579-04:00","program_id":34,"site_title":"Little Island Pier 55","site_location":"55 Pier 57","site_description":null,"lat":40.7417597820443,"lon":-74.0101965242156,"pianos":[{"id":95,"piano_title":"Sakura for Kusama","piano_image":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/new-york/sakura-for-kusama.png","piano_statement":"Many years ago, I planted a Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree in my Brooklyn backyard. When my son was little, the sight of the cherry blossoms (Sakura) left him so captivated that he was inspired to write a poem about them. Every spring, I eagerly await the arrival of these blossoms, which paint the sky above my backyard in countless shades of pink. Yet, the beauty is short-lived, reminding me that, like the blooms, our lives are also fleeting. For artist Yayoi Kusama, polka dots symbolize infinity. My Sing for Hope Piano blends the ephemeral Sakura with Kusamas vision of capturing the infinite.","created_at":"2025-05-09T13:52:31.054885-04:00","piano_url":"sakura-for-kusama","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2025","artist_name":"Christopher Spinelli","piano_program":"34","piano_artist_bio":"A lifelong Brooklynite, Chris Spinelli began his art journey with chalk on his parents bedroom set. After studying at the Brooklyn Museum in the 1980s and graduating from the School of Visual Arts, he worked as a freelance illustrator before taking a 20-year pause to raise a family. Since returning to art in 2011, he has exhibited nationally and internationally. His work—deeply influenced by his Brooklyn roots—explores themes such as Coney Island, religion, and gardening, all bursting with vibrant color and rich texture. Chris has painted eight Sing for Hope Pianos, and his solo exhibition Brooklyn Dreamland, Land Without Shadows premiered at New York Citys Arsenal Gallery in 2025.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/artists/christopher-spinelli.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":null,"public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":74}]},{"id":75,"created_at":"2025-05-09T12:20:32.13579-04:00","program_id":34,"site_title":"Queens County Farm","site_location":"73-50 Little Neck Parkway","site_description":null,"lat":40.748363,"lon":-73.720171,"pianos":[{"id":90,"piano_title":"Sidewalk Symphonies","piano_image":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/new-york/sidewalk-symphonies.png","piano_statement":"Sidewalk Symphonies is a visual celebration of the city’s pulse—where conversations overlap, laughter echoes from park benches, the aroma of sizzling food fills the air, and distant music ties it all together. Each face, abstract yet familiar, reflects the vibrant voices of a community connected by the rhythm of shared experience. Drawing inspiration from my own upbringing in the heart of the city, this piece captures the unspoken melodies of people coming together, exchanging moments, and simply existing in harmony.","created_at":"2025-05-09T13:52:31.054885-04:00","piano_url":"sidewalk-symphonies","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2025","artist_name":"Dana Barnes","piano_program":"34","piano_artist_bio":"Dana Barnes is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and educator based in New York City whose practice centers on slow design, cultural archiving, and community engagement. As a first-generation Jamaican American, Barnes draws from Afro-Caribbean traditions to create functional art and participatory installations using textiles, papier-mâché, and found materials. Their work explores the intersections of craft, memory, and material storytelling, reflecting themes of resilience and adaptability. Through Day Off Studio, Barnes cultivates collaborative making and bridges art, design, and cultural preservation.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/artists/dana-barnes.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":null,"public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":75}]},{"id":76,"created_at":"2025-05-09T12:20:32.13579-04:00","program_id":34,"site_title":"Hunters Point South Park","site_location":"1-50 51st Avenue","site_description":null,"lat":40.7432219525754,"lon":-73.9599438804653,"pianos":[{"id":97,"piano_title":"The Instrument of Love","piano_image":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/new-york/the-instrument-of-love.png","piano_statement":"Painting and musical instruments serve a similar purpose in human expression. Both art and music provide powerful outlets for emotions that can be hard to put into words. These forms of expression have the ability to stir deep feelings within us, offering a pathway to connect with our personal emotional landscapes. They also enable us to share in the emotional experiences of others, creating a universal language of feeling. Through music, we convey our deepest affections, as its melodies resonate with the very rhythm of our love, capturing the essence of our emotions in a way that words often cannot.","created_at":"2025-05-09T13:52:31.054885-04:00","piano_url":"the-instrument-of-love","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2025","artist_name":"Naderson Saint Pierre","piano_program":"34","piano_artist_bio":"Naderson Saint Pierre is a passionate portrait artist known for capturing the essence and personality of his subjects. Raised in Gonaive, Haiti, he discovered his love for art early, drawn to portraiture’s ability to convey human emotions. With years of practice, he developed a unique style blending classical techniques with modern sensibilities. His work has been exhibited across Florida, particularly in Orlando, and his portraits are noted for their detail, emotional depth, and storytelling. Beyond creating art, Naderson mentors aspiring artists and conducts workshops. He believes art bridges gaps and evokes empathy, making connections that transcend the physical realm.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/artists/naderson-saint-pierre.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":null,"public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":76}]},{"id":77,"created_at":"2025-05-09T12:20:32.13579-04:00","program_id":34,"site_title":"Montefiore Park","site_location":"11 Hamilton Place","site_description":null,"lat":40.8212603945446,"lon":-73.9538760286136,"pianos":[{"id":99,"piano_title":"Sing for Our Culture and Future","piano_image":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/new-york/Kate%20Fauvelle%20(1).png","piano_statement":"The design represents the “baldosa criolla” or hydraulic tile, known for its European architectural influence and role in colonial homes, reflecting history and cultural significance. In Old San Juan, Puerto Rico—once invaded by Spain—the fusion of new buildings and constructions reshapes the area’s historical essence. Through this design, I aim to continue sharing my Puerto Rican heritage, celebrating my culture and passion for art and design, ensuring that history is preserved while embracing modern innovation. This tile embodies the connection between the past and present, keeping tradition alive in the midst of change.","created_at":"2025-05-09T13:52:31.054885-04:00","piano_url":"sing-for-our-culture-and-future","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2025","artist_name":"Gabriel Santiago","piano_program":"34","piano_artist_bio":"Gabriel is a Puerto Rican visual and interior designer based in Yonkers, where he combines his rich cultural heritage with a modern design approach. With a passion for creating visually striking and functional spaces, he draws inspiration from traditional and contemporary design elements. His work focuses on crafting personalized environments that reflect his clients unique stories and personalities, ensuring that each project is aesthetically pleasing and deeply meaningful. Whether working on residential, commercial, or artistic visual design, he aims to transform spaces into immersive experiences that captivate and inspire.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/artists/gabriel-santiago.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":null,"public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":77}]},{"id":78,"created_at":"2025-05-09T12:20:32.13579-04:00","program_id":34,"site_title":"Madison Square Park","site_location":"11 Madison Avenue","site_description":null,"lat":40.741651,"lon":-73.986819,"pianos":[{"id":92,"piano_title":"Nectar Network","piano_image":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/new-york/nectar-network.png","piano_statement":"Nectar Network captures New York City's spring duality, transforming skyscrapers into towering flowers. People gather at their base, dancing to celebrate the longer days and brighter light. This artwork embodies the vibrant NYC community, thriving in harmony with both nature and the urban landscape. It highlights the city’s energy and resilience as it blooms with life and connection beneath the towering buildings and expansive skies.","created_at":"2025-05-09T13:52:31.054885-04:00","piano_url":"nectar-network","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2025","artist_name":"Double Yolk","piano_program":"34","piano_artist_bio":"Double Yolk is a dynamic multimedia artist duo consisting of sisters Leora and Arianna. They share a deep passion for exploring color, texture, and design across various mediums, including acrylics, collage, clay, and textiles. With an eye for bold, saturated hues, they create work that celebrates repetition, pattern, and the beauty of organic forms. Their pieces reflect a unique harmony of their individual artistic voices, bringing together a love for both structure and spontaneity. Through their vibrant, tactile creations, Leora and Arianna invite viewers into a world that is both visually rich and deeply personal.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/artists/double-yolk.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":null,"public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":78}]},{"id":79,"created_at":"2025-05-09T12:20:32.13579-04:00","program_id":34,"site_title":"81st St Soundbooth","site_location":"211 Central Park West","site_description":null,"lat":40.7817553272414,"lon":-73.9720096741488,"pianos":[{"id":94,"piano_title":"The Rhythm of My Subway","piano_image":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/new-york/the-rhythm-of-my-subway.png","piano_statement":"This Sing for Hope Piano is a tribute to the countless stories unfolding daily in the NYC subway. Imagine a train car where Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart sit beside emerging artists, all inspired by the steady rhythm of the rails and the unique sounds echoing through each station. Its more than music—it celebrates creativity, culture, and connection. In the heart of the city, melodies rise from unexpected places, reminding us that art lives everywhere, even underground. This Sing for Hope Piano captures that spirit, honoring both legends of the past and the voices of tomorrow, playing side by side in a shared symphony.","created_at":"2025-05-09T13:52:31.054885-04:00","piano_url":"the-rhythm-of-my-subway","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2025","artist_name":"J.J. Gonzalez","piano_program":"34","piano_artist_bio":"JJ Gonzalez Acosta is a Venezuelan visual artist based in New York City. He began creating art at age five, inspired by his artist mother and aunts. He holds a B.A. in Arts Education and a master’s in management. After moving to Orlando in 2017, he taught art and origami to children and adults, curated exhibits, and worked with local theaters. In 2022, he moved to NYC, where his work has been featured in Times Square, Chashama, One Art Space, and more. He also teaches art through the New York Public Library and has painted portraits of Broadway actors.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/artists/jj-gonzalez.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":null,"public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":79}]},{"id":80,"created_at":"2025-05-09T12:20:32.13579-04:00","program_id":34,"site_title":"Bartow Pell Mansion","site_location":"895 Shore Road","site_description":null,"lat":40.871942,"lon":-73.8055,"pianos":[{"id":102,"piano_title":"Save Our Schools P.S. 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We all have something to give to this human experience.\nThis piano is a tribute, a thank you to all our “schools” whatever shape they take.","created_at":"2025-05-09T13:52:31.054885-04:00","piano_url":"save-our-schools-ps-sos","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2025","artist_name":"Nick Stavrides","piano_program":"34","piano_artist_bio":"Nick Stavrides is a self-taught artist from Washington Heights, NYC. His vibrant paintings are inspired by tribal art, global cultures, and the city’s dynamic energy. Recently, his focus has shifted to environmental themes, particularly ocean conservation, which drives his latest body of work. Stavrides’ art blends ancient symbolism with modern life, exploring the balance between chaos and harmony. He lives in Hell’s Kitchen with his wife and their dog, Ringo the Wonder Dog, embracing the creative pulse of the city that continually influences his artistic vision and practice.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/artists/nick-stavrides.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":null,"public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":80}]},{"id":81,"created_at":"2025-05-09T12:20:32.13579-04:00","program_id":34,"site_title":"Buswhick Inlet Park","site_location":"Kent Avenue","site_description":null,"lat":40.706333,"lon":-73.968181,"pianos":[{"id":101,"piano_title":"Consistency","piano_image":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/new-york/consistency.png","piano_statement":"Shanice creates original, intricate abstract murals that bring a dynamic and creative presence to any space. Utilizing a blend of acrylic and spray paint, her work features captivating shapes, colors, and designs that transform interiors and exteriors into striking visual statements. Whether enhancing ambiance, introducing a vibrant focal point, or fostering harmony, her large-scale murals and canvases embody bold artistic expression and conceptual depth—inviting viewers to experience beauty beyond conventional boundaries.","created_at":"2025-05-09T13:52:31.054885-04:00","piano_url":"consistency","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2025","artist_name":"Shanice Figeroux","piano_program":"34","piano_artist_bio":"Shanice Figeroux is a visual and performing artist from Queens, NYC, with a strong background in community-centered programming. She has collaborated with nonprofits, research institutes, city agencies, and cultural organizations to develop impactful initiatives supporting women, children, and communities of color. Through her work with the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs’ Public Artist in Residence programs—partnering with organizations such as ArtBridge, the Jamaica BID, and STREETLAB—she has led projects across community centers and healthcare institutions, including Cohens and Montefiore Children’s Hospitals. Her artistic practice focuses on community engagement and mental wellness, using accessible, art-based healing initiatives that empower communities to co-create meaningful change.","permanent_home_name":null,"contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":null,"perm_lng":null,"artist_photo":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/artists/shanice-figeroux.jpg","artist_website_url":null,"artist_facebook_url":null,"artist_instagram_url":null,"public_location_name":null,"piano_search":null,"search_vector":null,"piano_site":81}]},{"id":82,"created_at":"2025-05-09T12:20:32.13579-04:00","program_id":34,"site_title":"Brooklyn Waterfront Coalition","site_location":"481 Van Brunt Street","site_description":null,"lat":40.673649,"lon":-74.01648,"pianos":[{"id":16999,"piano_title":"Luna","piano_image":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/oculus.png","piano_statement":"My obsession with Coney Island is well documented in my sketchbooks from the mid-1980’s until today. I have always been enchanted and mystified by this surreal landscape in my hometown of Brooklyn. Coney Island holds for me many memories of my childhood when my father would drive his 1960’s Oldsmobile down to Surf Avenue and pick up a bag of Nathan’s fries that we would devour in the backseat. I would gaze out the window of that old car watching this landscape flicker past me. When I returned in the 1980’s, Coney Island was in a more threadbare state, it was dangerous and seemingly falling apart. It was in this disheveled landscape that I brought my sketchbook and my father’s 1950’s Polaroid camera. The imagery of Coney Island has been burned into my memories and colors my dreams. My design this year pays homage to many of the iconic attractions of Coney Island including Luna Park. The title of my piano, of course, is \"LUNA.\"","created_at":"2024-02-20T02:54:56.613919-05:00","piano_url":"luna","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2019","artist_name":"Christopher Spinelli","piano_program":"34","piano_artist_bio":"Christopher Spinelli is a life-long Brooklyn resident who has been creating art in Brooklyn for over 30 years. He studied art at the Brooklyn Museum and the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan where he received his BFA in Media Arts and Illustration. His journey through the world of art began at a young age when he first decorated his parent's bedroom set with colored chalk. Spinelli's work has been exhibited from Brooklyn to Berlin, and he recently painted a piano that was shipped to Athens, Greece as part of a Sing for Hope project to bring art to refugee camps. . Spinelli has worked extensively in chronicling a New York and particularly Brooklyn that he feels is slipping quickly into the past. He has been the Visual Arts Instructor for the REACH Program that serves academically gifted yet economically disadvantaged students at Regis High School since 2011. He lives in Marine Park, Brooklyn with his wife Gena, and sons, Christopher and Alexander.","permanent_home_name":"Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition (Delivered Fall 2021)","contributors_info":null,"perm_lat":"40.6736885","perm_lng":"-74.01656249999999","artist_photo":"https://app.singforhope.org/storage/v1/object/public/uploads/pianos/artists/christopher-spinelli.jpg","artist_website_url":"https://www.brooklyndreamland.com","artist_facebook_url":"https://www.facebook.com/brooklyndreamland","artist_instagram_url":"https://www.instagram.com/brooklyndreamland","public_location_name":"Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition (Summer 2021)","piano_search":"Luna 2019 Christopher Spinelli Christopher Spinelli is a life-long Brooklyn resident who has been creating art in Brooklyn for over 30 years. He studied art at the Brooklyn Museum and the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan where he received his BFA in Media Arts and Illustration. His journey through the world of art began at a young age when he first decorated his parent's bedroom set with colored chalk. Spinelli's work has been exhibited from Brooklyn to Berlin, and he recently painted a piano that was shipped to Athens, Greece as part of a Sing for Hope project to bring art to refugee camps. . Spinelli has worked extensively in chronicling a New York and particularly Brooklyn that he feels is slipping quickly into the past. He has been the Visual Arts Instructor for the REACH Program that serves academically gifted yet economically disadvantaged students at Regis High School since 2011. He lives in Marine Park, Brooklyn with his wife Gena, and sons, Christopher and Alexander. My obsession with Coney Island is well documented in my sketchbooks from the mid-1980’s until today. I have always been enchanted and mystified by this surreal landscape in my hometown of Brooklyn. Coney Island holds for me many memories of my childhood when my father would drive his 1960’s Oldsmobile down to Surf Avenue and pick up a bag of Nathan’s fries that we would devour in the backseat. I would gaze out the window of that old car watching this landscape flicker past me. When I returned in the 1980’s, Coney Island was in a more threadbare state, it was dangerous and seemingly falling apart. It was in this disheveled landscape that I brought my sketchbook and my father’s 1950’s Polaroid camera. The imagery of Coney Island has been burned into my memories and colors my dreams. My design this year pays homage to many of the iconic attractions of Coney Island including Luna Park. 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Fluid lines capture the rhythm of waves, while intricate patterns, drawn from horror vacui (fear of empty space), pull the viewer in, reflecting water’s endless motion. The color palette of aquamarine, deep blue, and reddish-orange evokes sunlight dancing on the water’s surface, shifting with every ripple. The lines blend natural curves with geometric shapes, symbolizing organic and urban connections. This piece invites the viewer to experience the layered complexities of a city mirrored in its water.","created_at":"2025-05-09T13:52:31.054885-04:00","piano_url":"reflections-bendow","piano_artist":null,"piano_year":"2025","artist_name":"Ben Waldow","piano_program":"34","piano_artist_bio":"Benjamin Waldow (Bendow) is a versatile, multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, originally from Los Angeles and educated in Chicago. His work spans various mediums, including painting, printmaking, and sculpture. 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