Capital Campaign

The Sitar Center has moved to new 10,700 square feet of space at 1700 Kalorama Road, NW in order to serve hundreds of children (many of whom have been on the waiting list) and families – regardless of income – in Adams Morgan and surrounding neighborhoods and nurture their artistic gifts. The Sitar Center provides 300 children and youth a structured, educational environment with caring adults during the all too often bleak after-school hours and creative experiences frequently missing from the public school curriculum. Through a comprehensive program in the arts, the Sitar Center works with young people to support their artistic interests and offer a positive after school alternative in the neighborhood.

Sitar Center Students at the Opening on September 18, 2004. Fall classes began on October 4, 2004.

Campaign Update

The $3.3 million Comprehensive Campaign Goal supported renovation and acquisition and capacity building of the Sitar Center. In the new space the Sitar Center has been able to increase the number of students and take students off the waiting list, add new programs and offer the community rich and diverse arts programs and performance.

As of November 2005 the Campaign has raised $3.3 million through gifts and pledges from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government. The Sitar Center is now raising an additional $1 million for the purchase of its condo space (scheduled to close by January 15, 2006).

Campaign Leadership

Jaylee and Gilbert Mead, Honorary Co-chairs
Nancy “Bitsey” Folger, Campaign Co-chair
Lynne Horning
Connie Tasker

For additional information on the Sitar Center and the Campaign, please contact Rhonda Buckley at 202-797-2145 or email Rhonda@sitarcenter.org.