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LATEST NEWSWednesday, June 3
Rudy, who takes voice, piano, writing, and graphic design classes at Sitar Arts Center, was recently featured on WJLA's "Good Morning Washington" program. Thursday, May 14
Sitar Arts Center's "In The Spotlight" event, which was held on April 20th, was featured in the May issue of The Georgetowner. The special fundraiser was in support of Sitar's arts education programs for underserved youth in Washington, DC. Related Links: Read the Article Wednesday, May 13
Sitar was recently named a semifinalist for the 2009 Coming Up Taller Award, distinguishing the Center as one of the premier afterschool arts and humanities organizations serving youth in the nation. This is the second time Sitar has received this distinction, previously named a Coming Up Taller Award semifinalist in 2006. The organization is now before a national jury as a candidate as an award finalist. Related Links: Read the Article Friday, April 22nd
Sitar's band students performed in a program hosted by the Center for American Progress on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage. The group was accompanied by Josh and Cora Dunham, the husband & wife rhythm section for Grammy award winner Prince. Related Links: Read the Article
Monday, April 20
Six Sitar Arts Center playwriting students performed their original 10-minute play “A Show of Courage” as part of Arena Stage’s Student Playwrights Showcase held at THEARC in Washington, DC on April 20th. Part two of the year-long Student Playwrights Project, the Showcase is held under the direction of Arena Stage’s Community Engagement Division and features the work of middle and high school student groups participating in the Project. Related Links: Read the Article
Friday, February 20th
Sitar students Forrest Penrod and Israel Nunez were recently honored as playwrights. Forrest became a second time winner of Arena Stage's "Ten Minute Student Playwright Competition, and Israel was honored through his work with Young Playwright's Theater. Both will have their plays performed in professional DC theaters this spring. Related Links: Read the Article
Monday, February 9th
Sitar Arts Center was featured on the DCist blog on Monday, February 9th. With more young people and their families than ever coming to the Center for classes in the arts, we are thrilled to see arts education in Washington, DC highlighted! Related Links: Read the Article
Monday, December 15th
NBC4 selected Sitar Arts Center to be a part of its 2008 “12 Days of Giving” series. On Monday, December 15th, the Center was featured during the midday newscast from 11am-12pm and the afternoon program from 4pm-5pm. Sitar community members spoke about the Center and its mission, as well as hosted an on-air phone bank. Please tune in to support Sitar Arts Center and its students this holiday! Tuesday, November 25th
Sitar Arts Center is featured in the December issue of Washingtonian Magazine’s cover story as one of “64 Ways To Do Good.” A brief profile of Sitar Arts Center is on page 78, along with ways that people can support the Center. Related Links: Read the Article
Monday, August 4th
Sitar Arts Center recently received a generous $20,000 grant from the NBC Universal Foundation in support of the Arts for Teens Initiative. Such a significant grant will enable the Center to increase enrollment and retention of adolescent students and provide them with outlets to both develop artistic skills and to apply them to potential career opportunities. Related Links: Read the Article
Friday, March 28th at 5:40pm
Sitar Arts Center Featured on WUSA 9's "Living Well" SegmentSitar Arts Center was featured on WUSA 9's "Living Well" segment on Friday, March 28th during the 5pm news. Featuring the Center’s Pop’n’Lock class, which is offered in partnership with CityDance Ensemble, the segment highlights the healthy impact that performing arts and physical activity can have on a young person’s life. Related Links: Read the Article
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Friday, February 8th at 6:10am
Sitar Arts Center Featured on “Good Morning Washington”Sitar Arts Center appeared on WJLA ABC 7’s “Good Morning Washington” program on Friday, February 8th. Deputy Director Maureen Dwyer highlighted Sitar student Daniel’s creative gifts and the opportunities Sitar Arts Center provides the youth of our community. |
