Arts Alive is Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture’s annual public art program.
The popular Arts Alive Oak Bay painted pianos are painted by local artists and located in select outdoor locations around Oak Bay for the public to play.
Painted Pianos Locations
- Estevan Village
- Loon Bay
- Turkey Head
- Cattle Point
- Willows Beach Esplanade
Oak Bay Painted Pianos Information
The popular Arts Alive pianos are painted by local artists and located in select outdoor locations around Oak Bay for the public to play. The pianos are in the community from late June until early September and available from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily
Free pop-up piano performances are scheduled in the summer months. For event details visit the Event Calendar.
In 2026, three new pianos were created by local artists.
Piano Oceano
Artwork by Louise Huneck and Ana Strauss
Acorn Prelude
Artwork by Kelsey Moore
Symphony of Oaks
Coordinated by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture Artists and Leaders Natalie, Alyssa, Claire and Alexandra. Artwork by 2025 & 2026 Art Camp Participants and Afterschool Care Children aged 6-11 years.
Oak Bay Arts & Culture is not accepting piano donations at this time. To be added to the 2028 waitlist please contact apass@oakbay.ca.
We are looking for winter hosts families for our pianos. If you would like to host one of the painted pianos from mid September to June 2027. Please contact apass@oakbay.ca to learn more.