PIANOS ON STATE is an interactive public art and music experience that takes place every October in downtown Santa Barbara. Each piano, painted by local artists, becomes its own interactive piece placed in public space for the community to play, listen, and enjoy.
The 2025 application period opens June 1st and ends July 10th. The theme for this year’s design is Time. Click here for guidelines and application: pianosonstate.com/apply
Each year, piano painting takes place at the Community Arts Workshop; it’s a weekend of artists of all styles and stripes trading tips and information and making art together.
Important Dates
Accepting entries June 1st - July 10th.
The Pianos will be displayed on State Street on September 30th and will stay in their designated spots until October 19th.
As a public art program, this is an opportunity for emerging and professional artists alike to showcase their work through a unique project. Individual artists and collaborative teams are both eligible, though teams must use one application.
