Lewisburg Seeks Artists to Transform City Hall Piano into Public Art

Winning artist will receive $500 and 60 days to paint and seal the donated piano

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:40pm

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A bold, abstract grid of brightly colored piano silhouettes in neon blue, pink, and yellow, conceptually representing the transformation of a functional object into a vibrant public art piece.A colorful public art piano will soon grace the covered area next to Lewisburg's City Hall, transforming a functional object into a whimsical work of community art.Lewisburg Today

The City of Lewisburg, West Virginia is calling on local artists to submit designs to transform a newly donated piano into a unique public art piece that will be displayed next to City Hall. The selected artist will receive a $500 stipend and 60 days to complete the painting and sealing of the piano.

Why it matters

This initiative aims to engage the local arts community, beautify a public space, and create a one-of-a-kind interactive installation that residents and visitors can enjoy. It also demonstrates the city's commitment to supporting the arts and providing creative outlets in public spaces.

The details

The city recently received a donation of a new piano to replace the one in the covered area next to City Hall. Officials are now seeking anonymous design submissions from artists by the April 10th deadline. The winning artist will be selected by Mayor White and will be able to sign the finished piece.

  • The submission deadline for design proposals is 4 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The selected artist will have 60 days to complete the painting and sealing of the piano.

The players

City of Lewisburg

The local government of Lewisburg, West Virginia that is organizing this public art initiative.

Mayor White

The mayor of Lewisburg who will select the winning artist design.

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What’s next

The winning artist design will be announced after the April 10th submission deadline, and the artist will then have 60 days to complete the transformation of the piano into a public art piece.

The takeaway

This project demonstrates Lewisburg's commitment to supporting the local arts community and enhancing public spaces with creative, interactive installations that residents and visitors can enjoy.