06/11/2026
Sponsored by the City of Troy and Troy Main Street, the Painted Pianos Project is back! This summer, eight upcycled pianos displaying paintings by local artists will be in place for viewing and playing through August.
Troy launched the Painted Pianos Project in 2021 to create a more interactive and walkable downtown. Since 2022, pianos have graced the Square biennially, making 2026 the fourth year for this art project. This year's designs reflect the themes of the statewide America250-Ohio initiative:
Ohio’s First and Originals
• Artist: Ben Anticoli
• Located near Oh! Boba
Ohio–First and Best
• Artist: Susan Westfall
• Located on Miami County Courthouse Plaza
Ohio Entertains and Creates - Music, Entertainment, Arts, Culture, and Literature
• Artist: Heidi Spaide
• Located near Rest & Renewal
Ohio Moves - Transportation
• Artist: Volunteers of Senior Music Connection and Blue Bird Deli: Marina Gentry, Nikki Lee, Ivy Lee, Susan Littlejohn, Alice Lurie, Barb Lurie, Bonnie Lurie, Josh Lurie, Leib Lurie, Weslyn Miller, Krissy O'Malley, Shawn O'Malley, Ellie Roberts, and Jenny Weber
• Located Near Winan's
Ohio Outdoors - Exploring Ohio's Natural Resources
• Artist: Sharon Kelly
• Located Near Traveler's Market
Ohio Grows - Food and Farms
• Artist: Emily Laughman
• Located near Purebred Coffee
Ohio Serves - Remembering Veterans, First Responders, and Frontline Heroes
• Artist: Troy Junior High Class of 2030-2031, with teachers Laura Cantrell and Gabby Segretto
• Located at the corner between Bakehouse Bread and Crafted and Cured
The City and Troy Main Street thank Tipp City Schools, Lisa Baker, Sharon Martin, Gabriela Dowler, Debbie Weikert, Sheri Ludwig, and A-1 Pianos for donating this year's pianos, and to True Value of Troy for materials. Thanks to Elsner Painting & Pressure Washing inc. for weatherproofing the pianos so that the art can be enjoyed continuously. And, thank you to our local businesses and volunteers for helping to care for the pianos throughout the summer!
Stay tuned–we'll be highlighting artists and pianos in the coming weeks!