Best Public Art

'Play Me, I'm Yours'

For a brief musical spell, if you will, this spring Austin was tuned to the sound of 14 pianos tinkling around Lady Bird Lake and our Downtown skyscrapers. Started in Birmingham, England, in 2008 by artist Luke Jerram, "Play Me, I'm Yours" was an interactive attempt to bridge gaps between people and create a tighter form of community. Jerram realized it often takes a catalyst to make strangers comfortable and believed a piano might break those boundaries. His plan has been a success, as 21 cities have either participated or plan to participate in this simple yet elegant project.