Pianos About Town is a collaborative project among Bohemian Foundation, the Downtown Development Authority's Art in Action Program, and the City of Fort Collins’ Art in Public Places Program. The project involves local artists painting murals on pianos at the Art in Action Stage in Old Town Square where the public can watch the creative process and interact with the artists. These colorfully-painted pianos are then rotated about town for the public to enjoy as both musical instruments and works of art. The first pianos were placed in Old Town during the 2010 holiday season and were an instant hit. Painting of the pianos continues throughout the year, but is moved to indoor venues during the winter months. Area businesses play a key role in the success of the project by "adopting" the painted pianos and covering them during inclement weather.

Pianos About Town is intended to be a fun, interactive art installation that creates an additional element of whimsy and surprise to Fort Collins. Although several of the pianos have been moved into storage for the winter, others remain on display at the following locations: Tenny Alley, Jazz Alley, Northside Azatlan Rec center, Lyric, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Old Town Square, and Foothills mall.

The impromptu nature of the project adds the color of music to enliven these known areas like never before.

So, as you are enjoying all Fort Collins has to offer with your family and friends, share your musical talent or enjoy someone else's at one of the many Pianos About Town!

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