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Board agrees to accept donated 1898 upright piano for community Art Pianos project
Summary
The Summit County Public Art Advisory Board accepted a donated 1898 upright piano for community use in the Art Pianos For All program, noting the instrument is about a half-step flat and likely unsuitable for symphony programming; staff will seek technical guidance and funding for transport or decoration.
Thea Henney, Arts Council staff, presented an offer from donor Sherri Smoot to add an 1898 upright grand piano to the county's Art Pianos For All inventory and outlined technical and logistical constraints. Henney reported the piano's dimensions (length 58.5 inches, depth 28.5 inches, height 56 inches), that a professional tuner found the instrument roughly a half-step flat, and mover estimates for pickup range from $300 to $450 depending on stairs at the pickup location.
Board members and Arts Council staff agreed the instrument would not be suitable for programming with symphony musicians but could serve community use at CREATE PC. Thea Henney said she will contact Barrus Pianos for advice on whether a half-step variance is acceptable for community programming and will ask donor Sherri Smoot whether she will cover delivery; staff also noted RAP grant funds could cover decoration or transport in a future application. No formal ordinance or final donation contract was recorded during the meeting; the board recorded follow-up tasks to confirm condition, transport arrangements, and potential grant funding.
