First Lady Michelle Obama and a group of Congressional spouses partnered with Sitar Arts Center and Higher Achievement in April for a service project at Marie Reed Learning Center. Students from Sitar and Higher Achievement worked alongside the group to paint a mural spanning seven walls, designed by Sitar’s resident... more

Arranged through the Malaysian Embassy, The Honorable First Lady, Datin Sri Rosmah Mansor, made an official visit to Sitar Arts Center on April 12, 2010 to learn about the organization’s mission and tour the Center. Her delegation, including representatives from The Welfare Association of Minister’s Wives (BAKTI) and Embassy officials,... more

Sitar Arts Center was nationally recognized as a 2009 Coming Up Taller award winner by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, distinguishing Sitar as one of the premier afterschool arts and humanities organizations serving youth in the country. First Lady Michelle Obama presented Sitar with the prestigious... more