News Archive: 2002

December 9, 2002

The Patricia M. Sitar Center for the Arts Receives Mayor's Arts Award for Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education.

Mayor Anthony Williams and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities awarded the Patricia M. Sitar Center for the Arts with the Mayor's Arts Award for Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education at the Lincoln Theatre on Monday, December 9, 2002. The Mayor’s Art’s Award is the most prestigious award given by the District of Columbia to artists or arts organizations.

The Sitar Center was one of three recipients of the award from a pool of 14 nominees in the category of Arts Education. The Awards Jury selected the Sitar Center for the positive impact that the programs and volunteers have on the lives of local children by providing a safe and nurturing environment where inner city youth can learn and explore music, drama, dance and visual arts.

“This award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our staff, volunteers, partners and especially our students and serves as a powerful statement that the District of Columbia is committed to arts education,” said Rhonda Buckley, Founder and Executive Director of the Sitar Center. “We appreciate the strong support that Mayor Williams continues to give to arts education and look forward to working closely with him and the D.C. Arts Commission to provide even more opportunities for growth and development for young people in the coming years.”

July 26, 2002

The Patricia M. Sitar Center for the Arts Launches New Website.

Thanks to Anonime, L.L.C. who designed and produced the site and to the Fannie Mae Foundation whose grant made it possible.