Everett's Street Tunes program is growing. Three new hand-painted pianos will join the lineup this month, bringing the program's total to 11 free public instruments available through August 19.

The Schack Art Center piano is expected the week of Monday, July 27; the other two are expected by month's end.

The new pianos are headed to The Dance School at 2821 Rockefeller Ave., Schack Art Center at 2921 Hoyt Ave., and The Village at Casino Road at 14 E. Casino Rd., according to a City of Everett press release.

The Dance School is painting two of the three instruments: one for its own location and a second for Schack Art Center. The Village at Casino Road is painting its own piano, which will sit inside the venue's courtyard.

This year's program is dedicated to the memory of former Everett City Councilmember Paul Roberts. The Dance School piano debuts in his honor, according to the city.

Who makes it happen

A crew of community volunteers keeps the program running. Piano tuner Roger Gable tuned all 11 instruments before they were placed. Erickson Furniture donated protective covers.

Pro Piano Movers volunteered to transport and install the pianos at every location, the Everett Post reported July 23.

Where to play

Eight pianos have been out since the program launched Wednesday, July 22. They're at Angel of the Winds Arena, the City of Everett Municipal Building, Everett Public Library's Main Branch and Evergreen Branch, Grand Leader Mercantile (which recently moved to 2110 Hewitt Ave.), Imagine Children's Museum, Sno-Isle Food Co-op, and Village Theatre/KIDSTAGE at Wetmore Plaza.

Each instrument is a one-of-a-kind piece of public art, hand-painted by a local artist. Titles range from "Street Tat-tunes" by Colby Avenue Tattoo at Angel of the Winds Arena to "Moonlight Garden Jam" by Holly Stafford at Grand Leader Mercantile.

All pianos are free to play and open to anyone, regardless of skill level.

Hours generally run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, matching the hosting businesses' schedules.

Mayor Cassie Franklin said in the city's July 22 press release that the pianos "invite people to slow down, connect with one another and add a little joy to someone's day."

Street Tunes has been an Everett summer tradition since 2010.

The program wraps up Wednesday, August 19. Residents who notice a problem with any piano can contact Kari Quaas at [email protected].