Sounds of Springfield Brings Permanent Interactive Installation Downtown

SPRINGFIELD — 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.

A public ribbon-cutting ceremony, in partnership with the city of Springfield and Mayor Domenic Sarno, will take place Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Tower Square Park, 1477 Main St., Springfield.

Featuring six sculptural outdoor musical instruments, Sounds of Springfield invites visitors of all ages to create music, experiment with sound, and experience public art through hands-on participation. 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.”