The Arlington Heights Memorial Library’s Piano Project officially hit the streets this week, with six beautifully decorated pianos placed at sites throughout Arlington Heights. The library celebrated the installation of these pianos at a ribbon cutting event on Thursday, September 13, with Arlington Heights Mayor Thomas Hayes, library trustees, piano artists, donors and sponsors.
More than 50 people came to Harmony Park to celebrate the public outdoor art display. Artist Teresa Meyanci's fairy tale-inspired piano, Once Upon a Tune, was on display, with a live performance by library staff member Neal Parker. The event celebrated the completed works of The Piano Project's five additional artists as well - Preeti Iqbal, Violet Jaffe, Anthony Lewis, Tara Riley and Tom Rybarczyk. The public were invited to meet the artists, piano donors and community sponsors who made The Piano Project possible.
"Words can't explain how it feels," Meyanci said after meeting Trish Srnak, the original owner of the piano she designed. "For her to see it and be as excited as I am, it's amazing."
The Piano Project promotes creativity and community, and plays upon the musical elements found in this year’s One Book, One Village selection, Every Note Played by Lisa Genova. The pianos can be seen and played through Friday, October 12 at Harmony Park, Arlington Heights Metra Station, Northwest Community Healthcare Wellness Center Lobby, Senior Center Patio, Arlington Heights Memorial Library Dunton Avenue Entrance and the library’s Underground Garage Entrance.
Learn more about The Piano Project: http://www.ahml.info/piano-locations.