Sing for Hope

Sing for Hope is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 by opera singers Monica Yunus and Camille Zamora, that is located in New York City. The two vocalists established Sing for Hope as a resource for New York artists who want to use their art to give back to their community, and the program fosters interaction between artists and communities and makes the arts accessible to the public.

The Sing for Hope Pianos project brings 88 (one-per-key) artist-painted pianos for three weeks in June each year since 2011 to parks, street corners, subways, and other outdoor public spaces of the five boroughs of New York City. The pianos are available for anyone to play, for free. Notable entertainers take part in the project, and notable artists and fashion designers are among those who paint the pianos. Following their three-week public residency, the pianos are donated to schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and community centers.