Pianos for Peace

Pianos for Peace is a nonprofit organization founded by composer and pianist Malek Jandali.[3] It is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Atlanta. Pianos for Peace mission is to build peace through music and education.

Pianos for Peace
Founded2015
TypeNonprofit organization
Location
Area served
Metro Atlanta
Founder & CEO
Malek Jandali[1][2]
WebsitePianosforPeace.org

The annual Pianos for Peace Festival takes place in Atlanta over a two-week period where painted pianos are placed in public spaces and parks of the city for anyone to play.[4] Afterward, the pianos are donated to schools, community centers, hospitals, nursing homes and other organizations in need.[5] Pianos for Peace volunteer artists contribute to year-round outreach programs that reach various under-resourced communities throughout Metro Atlanta.

In 2019, Pianos for Peace displayed two of their painted pianos for the Music for Peace celebration in Ashland, Oregon, organized by Anima Mundi Productions. After the event, one will be donated to a public school, while the other one will be displayed in a public building in the city of Phoenix.[6]

References
  1. "Syrian-American Spreads Peace Through Music, Art | Voice of America - English". www.voanews.com. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  2. "Forsyth County high school students painted this piano for peace". www.forsythnews.com. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  3. "Atlanta Composer From Syria Promotes 'Pianos For Peace'". City Lights. WABE. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  4. Wehelie, Benazir. "Malek Jandali's Musical Universe: Songs for Peace". The Emory Wheel. Emory University. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  5. Emerson, Bo. "Syrian transplant spreading harmony with Pianos for Peace". AJC.com. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  6. Tribune, Tony Boom for the Mail (2019-09-21). "Painted pianos a highlight from Music for Peace week". Mail Tribune. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
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