Rentals
Creative Studios and Classrooms
Flexible Creative Studios for Arts, Class and Workshops
Sitar Arts Center offers a range of affordable studio rentals designed to support artists, educators, and creative professionals. Whether you’re leading a rehearsal, hosting a workshop, or planning a team retreat, our well-equipped studios provide the space you need to bring your vision to life.
Located in the heart of Adams Morgan, our facilities are ideal for movement, music, visual arts, and community-centered events.
Explore Our Creative Studio Spaces
Art Studios
A bright, versatile space for visual arts classes, receptions, or meetings. The room includes ample table space and can be divided for simultaneous use.
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- Capacity: 20–25 seated
- Three large work tables
- Dividable space with retractable partition
- Ideal for meetings, receptions, or arts programming
Arts and Education Learning Labs
Designed for workshops, meetings, or creative instruction, our learning labs provide a professional yet welcoming environment for small groups.
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- Capacity: 25
- Laminate wood flooring
- 6 tables and 24 chairs
- Configurable for classroom or boardroom setups
Dance Studio
A light-filled studio designed for dance classes, rehearsals, or movement-based workshops. The professional Marley flooring and wall-mounted barres make this an ideal setting for dancers and choreographers.
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- Capacity: 25
- Size: 33’ x 22’
- Marley vinyl dance floor
- Full wall of mirrors
- Wall-mounted barres and cubby storage
- Two private changing rooms
Darkroom
A fully functioning black-and-white darkroom, complete with all necessary equipment for traditional film photography and print development.
Film Studio
A versatile space equipped for filming, video production, photography shoots, and media-based storytelling projects.
Movement Studio
A multi-purpose rehearsal space and class space with hardwood floors and an open layout. Ideal for interactive trainings, scene work, yoga, or movement sessions, this flexible studio features hardwood floors and mobile barres for adaptable use.
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- Capacity: 16
- Hardwood floor
- Mirrors
- Mobile barres
Multimedia Lab
A digital lab outfitted with industry-standard software for graphic design, animation, video editing, and digital art creation.
Music Rooms
Multiple acoustically treated rooms designed specifically for private music lessons, small ensemble rehearsals, and dedicated music exploration.
Practice Rooms
For instrumentalists in need of a quiet, focused environment, Sitar offers 10 practice rooms—each equipped with an upright piano and a mirror. Ideal for private practice, teaching, or warm-ups before performances.
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- 10 private rooms available
- Boston or Yamaha upright piano in each
- Wall mirrors for posture and technique
Recording Studio
Our soundproofed and professionally equipped studio is ideal for music recording, podcast production, voiceover work, and high-quality audio mixing.
Affordable, Purpose-Driven Rentals
Sitar’s creative studios are designed with flexibility in mind and priced to support artists, nonprofits, and educators. By renting space with us, you also help fund free and low-cost arts education for children and young adults in our community.
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| Renter Type | Hourly | Half-Day (4 hrs) | Full-Day (8 hrs) | Monthly |
| General Public / Business | $90 | $316 | $560 | $1,048 |
| Nonprofit Organization | $72 | $268 | $500 | $888 |
| Individual Artist | $54 | $198 | $375 | $720 |
| Sitar Student / Alumni | $36 | $124 | $220 | $464 |
Reserve a Creative Studio Today
Whether you’re leading a rehearsal, teaching a class, or hosting a small event, Sitar’s studios offer a professional and welcoming space for your work.
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