Sitar Arts Center engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training.

We provide affordable, high-quality education and workforce development in the visual, digital, and performing arts. Each semester, 80% of students are from DC households at 60% or less of the area median income. Programs take place year-round during out-of-school time in Sitar’s state-of-the-art facilities. 

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RECENT NEWS & EVENTS

News

Sitar Arts Center Proudly Presents its 14th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition — “LIFE IN COLOR”

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 – Sitar Arts Center is pleased to announce its 14th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition. On display at Sitar’s Cafritz...

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Events

Sitar Arts Center Celebrates Earth Day

For the month of April, Sitar Arts Center is honoring Earth Day with a series of student-led creative activities, artist features, and helpful everyday...

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Blog

DC Youth Find Their Power: The Impact of Sitar Arts Center 

The arts are more than just a paintbrush and a canvas, a melody on a flute, or a graceful movement across the stage. For...

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