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Sing for Hope Celebrates 25 Years of Art for All with Return of Sing for Hope Pianos New York City 2026
Sing for Hope kicks off its 25th anniversary year on May 18, 2026 with the return of Sing for Hope Pianos NYC at Fosun Plaza. Laura Linney will be honored with the 2026 Art for All Award, and 25 new artist-designed pianos will be placed across all five boroughs for a three-week citywide residency.
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Sing for Hope and NYC Health + Hospitals: Music, Medicine, and Meaning
Inside the atrium of NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, a Sing for Hope Piano became the heart of a partnership redefining healthcare — captured by CBS News and grounded in research, music, and shared humanity.
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NYC Health + Hospitals Receives Six Sing for Hope Pianos Designed by Artists
NYC Health + Hospitals’ Arts in Medicine department today announced the placement of six artist-designed Sing for Hope Pianos across the health care system. The program has placed over 700 pianos to schools, hospitals, and community centers around the world. The Sing for Hope…
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SING FOR HOPE RECEIVES $111,155 CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND GRANT FROM NYC DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Public support will go toward the “Building Community Through the Arts” initiative. Sing for Hope is one of 1,171 cultural organizations across New York City to receive support as part of the City's largest-ever $74.3 million Cultural Development Fund New York, NY - Sing for…
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2025 Annual Report: Hope, Delivered
A Message From Our Co-Founders Twenty-four years ago, in the days after 9/11, we stood outside our neighborhood firehouse at Lincoln Center — two Juilliard sopranos, singing for survivors and grieving families. We didn’t have a plan. We just knew that music could connect us when…
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Harlem Fine Arts Show and Sing for Hope Preview Immersive Arts Activation for 18th Season at The Glasshouse
NEW YORK, NY (February 17, 2026) — As the Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) prepared to return to New York City, Sing for Hope (SFH) is proud to detail its role as a featured cultural partner for the festival’s 18th anniversary season. Taking place February 20-22, 2026, at The…
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Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents, Commuters and Visitors to Experience “January Jazz Jam” at Union Station
Washington, DC, December 29, 2025 — Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser invites residents, commuters, and visitors to experience January Jazz Jam, a free live instrumental jazz concert series at Union Station. Throughout January, local musicians will perform every Tuesday and Wednesday…
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At the UN General Assembly, Music Opens the World’s Most Important Conversation
New York, September 22, 2025 — The opening notes of this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) did not come from a gavel or a speech, but from the soaring harmonies of young voices. The Sing for Hope HandaHarmony Youth Chorus, supported by the International Foundation…
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Sing for Hope and Robert Glasper’s Black Radio Experience Unite to Showcase Sing for Hope Pianos by artist Frankie Zombie
NAPA, CA – \[08/27/2025\] – Sing for Hope, a leading arts nonprofit, is proud to partner with the Blue Note Jazz Festival’s Black Radio Experience, curated by five-time Grammy Award winner Robert Glasper. For this year’s highly anticipated Labor Day weekend festival at the…
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Student Spotlight: Milan Nicholson — How the Arts Helped Her Find Confidence & Community
At Sing for Hope, we know firsthand that the arts are more than just creative outlets — they’re powerful tools for growth, connection, and transformation. Milan Nicholson, a middle school student and Sing for Hope Lab participant, exemplifies how arts education can change a…
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Sing for Hope HandaHarmony Youth Chorus Returns to the UN to Champion Global Goals
Funded by the International Foundation for Arts and Culture, the Sing for Hope HandaHarmony Youth Chorus will perform a concert at the United Nations Headquarters on July 23rd, 2025, during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. NEW YORK, - The Sing for Hope…
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Sing for Hope Pianos x Global Goals in London on International Day of Hope
The weekend of July 12th marked the first United Nations International Day of Hope – a bold new annual celebration designed to disrupt despair, spotlight quiet victories and reignite public belief in a better future for people, planet and peace. To commemorate the launch,…
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Sing for Hope Awarded Prestigious Creative Forces Grant to Elevate Arts Programming for Veterans in Nursing Care
Sing for Hope is honored to announce it has received a $25,000 Advanced Tier Creative Forces® Community Engagement Grant for its vital new initiative, “Building Community Through the Arts: A Collaborative Initiative to Foster Connection, Expression, and Wellbeing for Veterans in…
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Sing for Hope and Foundrae Partner to Infuse Hope and Art Across NYC
In a collaboration that beautifully unites artistry with mission, Sing for Hope is honored to spotlight its partnership with Foundrae, the renowned fine jewelry brand, built on a shared belief in the transformative power of the arts. This collaboration brings together Foundrae’s…
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Georgetown Day School & Artist Jay Coleman Unveil Sing for Hope Piano “Play for Peace”
The halls of Georgetown Day School (GDS) in Washington, DC, are now echoing with even more artistic spirit, thanks to a vibrant new Sing for Hope Piano. This unique artwork, aptly titled “Play for Peace,” is a collaborative creation by local multidisciplinary artist Jay Coleman…
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<p>From Our Co-Founders:<br>Spring 2025</p>
We spend a lot of time thinking about the connective power of the arts, and about how that connectivity drives deliverables across a range of sectors, from public health to diplomacy to transportation to education to urban development and beyond. In the lead-up to last summer’s…
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Sing for Hope Pianos New York City 2025 to Unveil New Works of Art at Fosun Plaza
Celebration at 28 Liberty on June 9th to Feature Musical Performances and Community Engagement NEW YORK, NY – \[05/12/2025\] – Sing for Hope, a leading arts nonprofit transforming communities through the power of the arts, will launch its highly anticipated Sing for Hope Pianos…
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Sing for Hope and Westfield World Trade Center Launch "Live Music Wednesdays" Bringing Top-Tier Performances to the Oculus
New York, NY – Sing for Hope is excited to announce an expansion of its partnership with Westfield World Trade Center, bringing the vibrant energy of live music to the iconic Oculus. Building on the success of "Oculus Unplugged" Mondays and Thursdays, Sing for Hope will now…
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Artist Partner Spotlight - Naderson Saint Pierre
"My journey with Sing for Hope has been truly transformative,” shares Naderson Saint Pierre, a self-taught portrait artist whose vibrant works celebrate Black identity. Saint Pierre’s art, driven by a passion to elevate and honor Black narratives, blends personal stories with…
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Sing for Hope Celebrates Women in Music with Powerful Voices and Visions
This March, Sing for Hope filled iconic spaces like Moynihan Train Hall, Union Station DC, and Oculus World Trade Center with the resonant power of women’s voices, celebrating Women in Music Month with a captivating series of live performances. The month-long programming…
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Sing for Hope and One Mind Strike a Harmonious Chord at Carnegie Hall
Sing for Hope proudly partnered with leading brain health nonprofit One Mind to bring the transformative power of music and art to their inaugural benefit concert, “Apollo and Psyche: An Evening of Music for One Mind,” held on April 2nd, 2025, at the iconic Carnegie Hall. This…
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Sing for Hope Receives $73,890 Cultural Development Fund Grant from NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
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Sing for Hope Receives $73,890 Cultural Development Fund Grant from NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
Sing for Hope has been awarded a $73,890 grant from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA). This is the second year of a three-year multi-year grant, demonstrating the DCLA's ongoing support for Sing for Hope's mission. This funding will allow Sing for Hope to…
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Sing for Hope Board Member Jon Batiste Teams Up With He Gets Us To Bring Local Artist-Designed Sing for Hope Pianos to New Orleans, February 4-20
Sing for Hope Pianos New Orleans 2025 Kick Off Big Game Weekend Reveal of He Gets Us Presents Jon Batiste’s Love Riot Festival (New Orleans, LA - Feb 5, 2025) — Sing for Hope, in collaboration with the He Gets Us project, is announcing the launch of the Sing for Hope Pianos New…
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Miss Virginia, Sing for Hope Ambassador, Inspires Students with the Power of Music at McIntosh Elementary
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Miss Virginia, Sing for Hope Ambassador, Inspires Students with the Power of Music at McIntosh Elementary
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 (NEWPORT NEWS, VA) — McIntosh Elementary School students experienced the magic of music firsthand during a special visit from Miss Virginia, Carlehr Swanson, a proud Sing for Hope Ambassador. Swanson, a passionate advocate for the arts and a gifted musician,…
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2024 Annual Report: A Year of Creative Community
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2024 Annual Report: A Year of Creative Community
Dear Friends, We are delighted to present the Sing for Hope FY2024 Annual Report, which celebrates the tremendous impact made possible by your support. Your generosity remains the driving force behind our mission to share hope, healing, and harmony through the arts. Over the…
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NYC Health + Hospitals Announces Sing for Hope Partnership with Support of Tisch Illumination Fund
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced an expansion of its live concert series, Music for the Soul, in partnership with Sing for Hope. For the first time, the program will offer concerts during the night shift and in locations throughout the hospital beyond the main lobby. The…
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NYC Health + Hospitals Announces Sing for Hope Partnership with Support of Tisch Illumination Fund
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From Bronx to Bengaluru: Sing for Hope’s Global Goals Curriculum Transforms SFH Lab & Shanti Bhavan
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From Bronx to Bengaluru: Sing for Hope’s Global Goals Curriculum Transforms SFH Lab & Shanti Bhavan
In a remarkable display of international collaboration, Sing for Hope recently completed a transformative educational initiative at Shanti Bhavan School in Bengaluru, India. This initiative brought together a diverse team of teaching artists to engage 120 students in a powerful…
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Sing for Hope HandaHarmony Youth Chorus Marks Sixth Year Performing at the United Nations
NEW YORK, July 16, 2024 - The Sing for Hope HandaHarmony Youth Chorus, a vibrant ensemble known for its innovative approach to music and social impact, will raise its voices for global progress during a special concert at the United Nations during the High-Level Political Forum…
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Two New Sing for Hope Pianos Debut at Westfield World Trade Center
DUELING PIANOS PERFORMANCE TO COINCIDE WITH WORLD PIANO DAY ON THURSDAY, MARCH 28 AT NOON MARCH 11, 2024 (NEW YORK, NY) — Two new Sing for Hope Pianos make their public debut Monday, March 25 at Westfield World Trade Center. Sing for Hope Artist in Residence Patrick Freeman has…
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Sing for Hope Pianos launch at CNU's Ferguson Center March 28, 2024 In Newport News, Virginia
The Sing for Hope Pianos are available for anyone and everyone to play at 10 locations around the city through April 18, 2024. The Sing for Hope Pianos will take to the streets all across Newport News, creating spontaneous moments of live music and joy throughout the community.…
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Sing for Hope Pianos launch at CNU's Ferguson Center March 28, 2024 In Newport News, Virginia
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The Sing for Hope Pianos Return to New Orleans for 3rd Year
CELEBRATORY LAUNCH AT NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM ON MARCH 16, 2024 FROM 11AM TO 3PM The Sing for Hope Pianos program is one of the world’s largest public arts initiatives, creating artist-designed pianos and placing them in parks and public spaces for anyone and everyone to play.…
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2024 Sing for Hope Pianos in NYC, New Orleans, Newport News, Paris, & More.
In 2024, Sing for Hope continues to increase the impact and scope of our beloved Sing for Hope Pianos, launching powerful new citywide programs across all five boroughs of our home base of New York City, as well as the cities of New Orleans, Newport News, Paris, and more. The…
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2024 Sing for Hope Pianos in NYC, New Orleans, Newport News, Paris, & More.
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Building Community Across Generations With the Sing for Hope Pianos
Sing for Hope's programs continue to be a source of hope, healing, and connection for individuals and communities of all ages. Our signature Sing for Hope Pianos have become vital tools in fostering social bonds and combating the isolating effects of modern life. The Sing for…
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Sing for Hope’s Amazin’ Year With the Amazin’ Mets Foundation
Over the past year, with crucial support from the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, Sing for Hope has served as a beacon of hope and inspiration for students, healthcare communities, artists, and the greater New York public by leveraging the power of the arts to transcend barriers,…
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2023 Annual Report: A Year of Active Hope
Dear Friends, We are delighted to share our Sing for Hope FY2023 Annual Report, which gives an overview of all that you make possible through your ongoing support of our work. Thanks to your generosity, Sing for Hope’s programs have continued to bring healing and connection to…
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New Sing for Hope Piano Debuts at 28 Liberty Street
DECEMBER 13, 2023 (NEW YORK, NY) — Sing for Hope in partnership with Fosun International announced today the debut of the latest Sing for Hope Piano, to be unveiled at 28 Liberty’s popular pickleball hotspot Court 16. This is the third piano created for Sing for Hope by…
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Sing for Hope and the Amazin' Mets Foundation Continue to Bring the Healing Power of the Arts to NYC
Deborah Douek, Patient Experience Coordinator with Sing for Hope Co-Founders Camille Zamora and Monica Yunus DECEMBER 8, 2023 (NEW YORK, NY) — The Amazin’ Mets Foundation and Sing for Hope celebrated the culmination of their first year of partnership with the placement of two…
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New Sing for Hope Piano Debuts in San Diego Courtesy of Two Local Teens
Musician-performer Makena Stumpo and his artist friend Liam Koett teamed to create a Sing for Hope Piano, which was made available for public play at Liberty Station in San Diego. “Our honest hope for this project is to spark happiness in people’s lives who are moved by the…
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2022 Annual Report: A Snapshot of a Remarkable Year
Dear Friends, We are so pleased to share our Sing for Hope FY2022 Annual Report, which provides a snapshot of all that you make possible through your support of our work. As you will see in the following pages, whether we are serving communities during the hardest days of the…
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Resonating Unity: Rwandan Women Drummers & Students Launch NYC's 2023 SFH Pianos
NEW YORK, NY \- May 8, 2024 Sing for Hope will bring its renowned Sing for Hope Pianos back to the streets of New York City this summer! Twenty artist-designed pianos will be unveiled at 28 Liberty’s Fosun Plaza on Monday, June 12. The one-day-only event will feature open-play…
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Creative Hope for Refugees
“We can just draw out our feelings, draw out the stressful situation we’ve been in." Mia (from Kiev), age 14, student in Sing for Hope’s Creative Hope for Ukrainian Refugees Program in Nuremberg, Germany “Thank you for creating this opportunity for creativity and joy for our…
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United Airlines Launches Sing for Hope Pianos at Newark Liberty International Airport
United Airlines has launched its new partnership with Sing for Hope to celebrate the rich musical talents of the tristate area and elevate the travel experience for millions of people at Newark Liberty International Airport. The United Airlines team joins Sing for Hope in…