"Frosty," by Jason Harvin
Our first piano in Downtown Tampa is Tampa Tunes Piano #7!
By Wayward Walls, this piano matches the style that Harvin has brought through a recent mural downtown.
Our followers on Facebook andx Instagram voted to name this piano, "Frosty!" It can be played right now at Curtis Hixon Waterfront
Park's Winter Village. This piano is right between the Tampa Buccaneers Foundation
"The Peace Offering" by Yunior Del Pozo Diaz
Piano #8
This beautiful mermaid and dove were painted by Tampa based Cuban artist Diaz, who said the art represents nature's hope that humanity accepts this offering of peace by treating nature with kindness. This piano was painted at 1920 Ybor, was at Miami Auto Art in the Wynwood District during Art Basel 2024, brought to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
"Winter" by Annie Dong
Piano #9
This piano was painted by New College of Florida graduate Annie Dong, whom we met at the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts. Named after the dolphin the film a "A Dolphin's Tale," helped create this piece for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where the movie was made. It includes the biodiversity at the aquarium, which had financial setbacks after relocating animals follow
"Lionel"
By Courtney Oley of Oley Art
Piano # 10
When I found myself in a time of need, a friend of the family told me about Armando, and ever since I tell my friends that he is someone who will fight to win their case if they need legal representation. He asked wildlife artist Courtney Oley to paint a lion on his piano so that he could capture the ferocity with which he fights for his clients to wi
"Miz Ameeka" by Alyona Garcia-Vianello
Piano #11
The quintessential Tampa piano! this piano highlights the ornate lamp posts found in Tampa's Historic Districts, Busch Garden's roller coasters, the Gasparilla pirate ship, an alligator, an Ybor chicken, and of course a Cuban Sandwich on top! It's new home is at Unlock Tampa Bay, the HQ for Visit Tampa Bay in Poe Plaza. Please stop by and learn more a
"Untitled," by Justin Nelson and Sam Newton
Piano #12
This piano is underway! It is about 90% finished, and the finishing touches are being put on it as of this posting!
The Tempus Projects, in the Kress Building in Ybor City, will have this piano on display following an unveiling event on January 16th, 2025. (Details coming soon!)
Kress Contemporary is an arts community in Ybor City. Their purpose
"Abundance" By Carlos Pons of Paz Art Creations
Piano #1
Pons is an artist originally from Guatemala. In January Tampa Tunes put out it's first painted piano at 1920 Ybor, now home to The Attic. The piano is entitled, "Abundance" Artist Carlos Pons, who owns Paz Art Creations. He has painted murals at ZooTampa, 7th & Grove and other at Tampa landmarks. The piano was donated by Jimmy Dunson of Mutua
"Angel" by John Edward
Piano #2
Tampa Tunes' second piano was donated by Jett Tanner of Tanner Paints, who has been kind enough to donate paints to Tampa Tunes Inc.
John Edwards writes, "I'm
59yrs old , and I took up painting in 9/23 while in rehab for alcoholism." Joe's Art Time helped John with Art Therapy, and writes, "At Joe’s Art Time, LLC, our mission is to support businesses and organiza
"Charge" by Addison Hoven, @_addicat_
Piano # 3
"Arty (R.T.)"
donated by Tad Denham from Recycled Tunes.
Piano #4
The fourth piano was already painted and was donated by Tad Denham of "Recycled Tunes," which upcycles used musical instruments, and also organized Gasparilla Music Festival. That piano was available at Big Easy Bar on 7th Ave, marking the 4th piano in Ybor as we round out the 4th month of the year for the new Tampa Tunes Public Pian
"Tricia Sham," by Tricia Sham and donated by Eileen Norton.
Piano #5
Abstract(ed) Figurative artist, Tricia Sham amplifies life’s deflating and elating experiences by conducting hyper-focused observations of insects and plants. Sham is most known for discovering links between insects’ actions and human emotions. Her piano depicts a Rhinoceros Beetle taking shelter under an Elephant Ear Leaf during
"Mint Condition" by Alyona Garcia-Vianello.
Piano #6
Alyona Garcia, also known as "Miz. Ameeka," is a Russian-born artist based in South Florida.
Growing up, Alyona often felt detached from the external world.
She believes that persistent inner work is essential for personal growth, and it is through this growth that we are able to connect with those who share our values.
This work is now on permane
"Brain Vomit" By Teba Alhasan and Adriana Adger
This piano is Tampa Tunes' first piano placed outside of Florida! It was installed at International Tap House Kansas City during Pride Week in June of 2024. This piano was painted by both a Syrian artist and a Black artist simultaneously, fusing together ideas from several cultural backgrounds during a spontaneous live painting event, while highlighti
Our Jayhawk's themed piano was painted by artist Sara Dell. This piano has been maintained for well over a decade, and was inspired by the University of Kansas sports team!
Check out the 9th Tampa Tunes piano... in Syracuse, NY at Wildflowers Armory!
Thanks to Michael John Heagerty for having us and We Get It Done Movers in Storage for making it possible!
Artists Zihao Fang and Ki Ki are giving it a fresh look and a new coat of paint!
More on their art here:
https://www.instagram.com/fzhhhkv?igsh=dDZscDFkeDVqMDNq
Please check out our full length documentary filmed by Tian Liu, and produced by Tigertail Pictures
Paul Catala performing on Yunior Diaz' "The Peace Offering"
Awaiting decoration by Jason Harvin of Wayward Walls
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