PIANOS ON STATE is an interactive public art and music experience that takes place every October in downtown Santa Barbara. Each piano, painted by local artists, becomes its own interactive piece placed in public space for the community to play, listen, and enjoy.
The pianos will be displayed from October 1 - 20, 2024 on designated pads along State Street. Artists or artist collaborative teams living in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties are invited to submit design proposals. If the design is selected, the artist/s will receive a $500 gift card to Art Essentials to purchase piano painting materials
Each year, piano painting takes place at the Community Arts Workshop; it’s a weekend of artists of all styles and stripes trading tips and information and making art together.
The Pianos on State public art program is celebrating its 15th year!
Important Dates
The Pianos will be delivered to set locations on Oct. 1st and will stay in their designated spots until Oct 20th.
As a public art program, this is an opportunity for emerging and professional artists alike to showcase their work through a unique project. Individual artists and collaborative teams are both eligible, though teams must use one application.
