Sponsors
Our sponsors are pivotal in bringing the vision of community-driven music to life. Their generous support enables us to place artistically painted pianos in public spaces, making music accessible to everyone. We are grateful for their commitment to fostering cultural enrichment and community engagement. Together, we are transforming public spaces into arenas of creative expression and connection.
Cities
We extend our sincere thanks to the following municipalities and regional partners who have supported the Public Piano Project through access to public spaces, community support, or financial contributions:
- City of Vancouver
- City of Burnaby
- City of New Westminster
- City of Port Moody
- City of Coquitlam
- City of Port Coquitlam
- City of Maple Ridge
- City of Richmond
- City of Surrey
- City of North Vancouver
- District of North Vancouver
- District of Squamish
Nonprofit organisation Partners
The financial contributions from our funding partners are crucial to sustaining and expanding our project. Their investments help us cover the costs of piano maintenance, public events, and educational programs. We appreciate their dedication to supporting the arts and enhancing community life through music. We sincerely thank the following organizations and individuals for their financial and material support.
Funding Partners
We sincerely thank the following organizations and individuals for their financial and material support. Your contributions help us deliver, maintain, and sustain public pianos across the region:
- Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area
- Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association
- Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association
- Downtown Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association
- North Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Association
- West End Business Improvement Association
- Yaletown Business Improvement Association
- River Market
- Denman Place Mall
- Cloverdale Paint
- Lonsdale Quay Market
- Pacey’s Pianos
Community Supporters
We’re deeply grateful to the community groups, arts collectives, venue partners, and institutions who have contributed their time, creativity, and energy. Your support—whether through painting pianos, hosting installations, or championing community engagement—brings this project to life:
- Piano Teachers Federation
- Vancouver Civic Theatres
- Canuck Place Children’s Hospice
- The Cascadia Society
- Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
- Community Living Society
- Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver
- Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
- Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
- North Vancouver Community Arts Council (Arts Council North Van)
- Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture
- Kids Up Front
- Parkgate Community Services Society
- Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living
- Wesbrook Community Centre (UBC)
- Port Moody Arts Centre
- Broadway Youth Resource Centre
- Vancouver Young Pianist Club
- Make Music Vancouver
- Grouse Mountain
- Lions Gate Sinfonia
- Vancouver Mural Festival
- CityStudio Vancouver
- Parkgate Community Services Society
Honouring Music Educators
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Piano Teachers Federation and the many dedicated piano teachers across the Lower Mainland. Your belief in the power of music helps bring this project and our communities to life.
A special thank you to Vlada Mars, a courageous local piano teacher, performer, and dreamer whose artistry and imagination have made a profound impact. As she beautifully said:
- “I like pianos that are out of tune, old books with poems written on margins, and dreamers who don’t fit in this world.”
Vlada’s spirit embodies the essence of this project, bringing music, connection, and inspiration to the world.
Join Us Be part of the melody that brings joy and community spirit to public spaces.