Big Sound in a Small Town

Art Concept

This is a public art project combining music and art in the form of playable pianos painted in attractive scenes and colorful designs. Locals and visitors are invited to play the pianos and enjoy this fun and lively art form located on historic Main Street in Aztec and other popular locations.

History

The Aztec Chamber of Commerce is the sponsoring non-profit which allows this art project to apply for funding or request donations for the piano expenses. The Aztec Chamber accepts playable, tunable pianos with minimal defects and repairs. The Aztec Chamber then provides the pianos to local artists for painting. Once completed, the Aztec Chamber places them in public places so that the pianos are available for all to play and enjoy.

Events

Sidewalk Concerts throughout the season (June 4th - October 2nd)
Live Event - June 10 @ Main Courtyard
Live Event - July 15 @ 550 Brewery
Live Event - August 12 @ Feat of Clay

Sponsors

Connie Gotsch Art Foundation
City of Aztec Commission and Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board
Northwest New Mexico Arts Council
Aztec Painted Pianos Map
Aztec Painted Pianos Info and Map (PDF 137 KB)
Aztec Ruins Piano

Location #1

Aztec City Hall
201 W. Chaco St
(505) 334-7600

Piano Name

Aztec Ruins

Donated By

Aztec Senior Center

Artist

Timithy Gordon


Optimistic Soul

Location #2

Feat of Clay
222 N. Main Ave
(505) 334-4335

Piano Name

Optimistic Soul

Artist

Karen Ellsbury


Music Is Healing Piano

Location #3

Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village
125 N. Main Ave
(505) 334-9829

Piano Name

Music Is Healing

Donated By

Aztec Senior Center

Artist

Bonnie Adams


Roaring 20s Piano

Location #4

Aztec Lil Flower Shop
101 N. Main Ave
(505) 334-7208

Piano Name

Roaring 20's

Artist

Christy Clugston


Birds Of New Mexico

Location #5

Main Ave. Courtyard
114 S. Main Ave

Piano Name

Birds of New Mexico

Artist

Connie Branum


Aztec Highland Games

Location #6

550 Taproom
119 E. Chuska St
(505) 334-2881

Piano Name

Aztec Highland Games

Artist

Connie Hutcheson


Aztec Spirit Piano

Location #7

Aztec Public Library
319 S. Ash Ave

Piano Name

Spirit of Aztec

Artist

Robin Kelly