World Piano Competition, Inc. was a not-for-profit arts organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was dedicated to the promotion of classical piano music.

[3] Their mission was, "to inspire and positively impact our diverse communities with the joy and power of piano music, and celebrate and support young artists, locally and internationally, as they begin their careers.

"[1] The competition gained international traction when a photo of a bloody piano was shared nearly 4,000 times on Facebook.

[3] Both the international Artist Division and regional Young Artist Division competitions were held annually at the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music,[6] and winners in both competitions received cash prizes and recital opportunities in New York City.

[7] Finalists in the Artist Division competition perform with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.