As Springfield Cultural Partnership celebrates its 10th anniversary, the organization is announcing Sounds of Springfield, a permanent interactive public art installation featuring six sculptural outdoor musical instruments that invite visitors to create music in Tower Square Park.
The installation features six sculptural outdoor musical instruments – Aria, Manta Ray, Pagoda Bells, Lilypad Cymbals, Contrabass Chimes, and Harp – designed to invite people of all ages and abilities to create music, explore sound, and engage with public space in new ways. The installation is anchored by a Sculptural Ensemble manufactured by FreeNotes Harmony Park and designed for year-round outdoor use.
“As Springfield Cultural Partnership celebrates its 10th anniversary, Sounds of Springfield reflects the kind of community-centered work we believe in most,” said Karen Finn, executive director of Springfield Cultural Partnership. “The arts have the power to bring people together across backgrounds and generations. Sounds of Springfield transforms a shared public space into a place where everyone is invited to create, connect, and belong.”
The project has brought together public, private, and community partners committed to expanding access to arts, culture, and creative experiences in downtown Springfield.
“Sounds of Springfield is another example of how arts and culture help make downtown Springfield a vibrant place to live, work, and visit,” Sarno said. “My administration is proud to support projects that strengthen downtown and bring people together through creativity and community engagement. I am grateful to Springfield Cultural Partnership and all of the partners who helped bring this project to life.”
As a free and accessible community asset, Sounds of Springfield encourages creativity, play, collaboration, and positive use of public space while creating opportunities for residents, workers, families, and visitors to connect through shared experiences.
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