Artists At Work: Camille Brown
2024-06-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
For our final event in the 2024 speakers series, we’re sitting down with local art curator and rising star Camille Brown. Learn More >

SET IN DC Film Showcase| SET IN DC Muestra de Cine
2024-05-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Sitar Arts Center, 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC
The SET IN DC Film Showcase will showcase and celebrate the diverse, lived experiences of DC-area youth; their backgrounds, communities, friends, families, and most importantly their perspective. RSVP >

La Muestra de Cine SET IN DC mostrará y celebrará las diversas experiencias vividas por los jóvenes del área de DC; sus orígenes, comunidades, amigos, familias y, lo que es más importante, su perspectiva. RSVP >

Memorial Day (Sitar Closed)
2024-05-27

Chain Reception - Community Art Workshop and Opening Reception
2024-05-24 17:00 - 21:00
Join us for the community workshop inspired by “Chain Reaction” — a captivating 100-piece art exhibit by the 14-member International Online Art Collective. Immediately following the community art event, we’re hosting an opening reception. Learn More >

Spring 2024 Student Showcase
2024-05-07 - 2024-05-09

Last Day of Spring Semester
2024-05-04

Beth Hochberg Concert Performance
2024-04-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Sitar’s deLaski Theater, 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC, United States
Join us for a special concert performance by pianist and dedicated Sitar Arts Center volunteer teacher Beth Hochberg. Reception to follow. Click here to register.

Summer Musical Audition Workshop | Taller de audiciones musicales de verano
2024-04-27 10:00 - 13:00
Of you are registered for our summer musical program, this is an opportunity for you to prepare for your upcoming audition. This workshop is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended that you attend. You will learn dance moves, songs and lines from the show. Please wear clothes you can move in.

Si te registraste en nuestro programa del musical de verano, esta es una oportunidad para que te prepares para tu audición. Este taller no es obligatorio, pero es altamenterecomendable que asistas. Aprenderás movimientos de baile, canciones y líneas del espectáculo. Por favor, use ropa con la que pueda moverse.

Imagination Stage Presents the Play: 10 SECONDS | Imagination Stage Presenta la Obra: 10 Segundos
2024-04-26 17:00 - 19:00
“10 Seconds,” written by Miriam Gonzales, explores a world where deeply rooted biases and misperceptions easily take hold. Life can often feel unnerving — and can change for the better or worse in the blink of an eye depending on how we see each other. The protagonists are Ray and Jimi who are Washington, DC high school students trying to navigate their young adult worlds and what it means to be young Black men in the city. Ray tells the story of a day — and “10 seconds” inside that day — that he and Jimi will never forget, sharing not only their perspectives, but also the views of the police they encounter.
This show is recommended for students from grades 7th and up. Parents and guardians are also welcome and encouraged to attend. There will be a talk back at the end of the show. For more information, email Maria at maria@sitarartscenter.org.

10 Segundos, escrito por Miriam Gonzales, explora un mundo donde los prejuicios y las percepciones erróneas profundas se arraigan fácilmente. La vida a menudo puede resultar desconcertante, y puede cambiar para bien o para mal en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, dependiendo de cómo nos veamos. Los protagonistas son Ray y Jimi, estudiantes de escuela secundaria de Washington, DC, que intentan navegar por sus mundos de adultos jóvenes y lo que significa ser jóvenes negros en la ciudad. Ray cuenta la historia de un día, y “diez segundos” dentro de ese día, que Jimi y él nunca olvidarán, compartiendo no solo sus perspectivas, sino también los puntos de vista de la policía con la que se encuentran.
Esta obra está recomendado para estudiantes de grado 7 en adelante. Los padres y tutores también son bienvenidos y se les invita a asistir. Habrá una charla al final del espectáculo. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Maria en maria@sitarartscenter.org.

SET IN DC Film Festival Entry Deadline | Plazo de inscripción en el Festival de Cine SET IN DC
2024-04-22
The Set IN DC Film Festival will showcase and celebrate the diverse, lived experiences of DC area youth; their backgrounds, communities, friends, families, and most importantly their perspective. Youth filmmakers in the DMV between the ages of 11-18 years old are invited to entry a film. Learn More >

El Festival de Cine SET IN DC mostrará y celebrará las diversas experiencias vividas por los jóvenes del área de DC; sus orígenes, comunidades, amigos, familias y, lo que es más importante, su perspectiva. Se invita a los jóvenes cineastas del DMV con edades comprendidas entre los 11 y los 18 años a presentar una película. Más información >

Spring Break (Sitar Closed)
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-20

Earth Day Celebration | Celebración del Día de la Tierra
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join us to beautify the exterior of Sitar in honor of Earth Day! Get your hands dirty and dig in – literally! Together, we will plant flowers and vegetation in front of our building and pamper the earth around us! The whole family is invited to help!
¡Únase a nosotros para embellecer el exterior de Sitar en honor al Día del Planeta Tierra! Ensúciate las manos y cava, ¡literalmente! ¡Juntos, plantaremos flores y vegetación frente a nuestro edificio y cuidar la tierra que nos rodea! ¡Toda la familia está invitada a ayudar!

Artists At Work Speakers Series: Omrao Brown
2024-04-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Sitar’s deLaski Theater, 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC, United States
For our second event in the series, we’re sitting down with Omrao Brown the visionary behind some of DC’s most renowned jazz performances and art venues, and a producer of DC JazzFest. In conversation with series moderator Charis Gomez, executive producer and host of Living Local DMV, Omrao will shine a light on his remarkable career bringing live music to DC audiences, as well as answer our pressing questions. Register Today >

PIANO AS A SECONDARY INSTRUMENT MASTER CLASS WITH JANELLE GILL | CLASE MAGISTRAL DE PIANO COMO INSTRUMENTO SECUNDARIO CON JANELLE GILL
2024-04-09 16:30 - 17:30
DC Jazz Festival Education presents: “PIANO AS A SECONDARY INSTRUMENT” master class open to young musicians and students. Jazzin’ AfterSchool teaches jazz history and instrumental instruction in fun and engaging ways. Led by bassist and educator Herman Burney, alongside teaching artist, notable jazz pianist and clinician Janelle Gill. This DCJF Master Class offers specific recommendations to inspire young people to get “jazzed” about the study of the piano and knowledge the role each instrument plays in relation to the piano in an ensemble. Janelle Gill, a native Washingtonian, attended the famed Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Howard University. Janelle has performed with Oliver Lake, Delfeayo Marsalis, David Murray to name a few.
This program is part of DC Jazz Festival Education and made possible by a major grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities; with additional funding from the Galena-Yorktown Foundation, The John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation, Venable Foundation, and the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation.
DC Jazz Festival Education presenta: “PIANO COMO INSTRUMENTO SECUNDARIO” clase magistral abierta a jóvenes músicos y estudiantes. Jazzin’ AfterSchool enseña historia del jazz e instrucción instrumental de forma divertida y atractiva. Dirigida por el bajista y educador Herman Burney, junto a la artista docente, notable pianista de jazz y clínica Janelle Gill. Esta clase magistral de la DCJF ofrece recomendaciones específicas para inspirar a los jóvenes a interesarse por el estudio del piano y conocer el papel que desempeña cada instrumento en relación con el piano en un conjunto. Janelle Gill, natural de Washington, estudió en la famosa Escuela de Arte Duke Ellington y en la Universidad Howard. Janelle ha actuado con Oliver Lake, Delfeayo Marsalis y David Murray, entre otros.
Este programa forma parte del DC Jazz Festival Education y ha sido posible gracias a una importante subvención de la DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities; con financiación adicional de la Galena-Yorktown Foundation, The John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation, Venable Foundation y la Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation.

#MUSICALLYME: Berklee College of Music Workshop | #MusicallyMe: Taller del Colega de música de Berklee
2024-04-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Sitar Arts Center, 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC
Join Berklee College of Music at Sitar Arts Center for a conversation and musical workshop that will give you insight into the next phase of your educational journey! There will be informational breakout sessions for students and parents/guardians to help prepare you for college and what questions to ask while deciding your future.
Berklee will also hold mock college auditions and interviews, facilitate group exercises and provide performance opportunities. As a special treat, you’ll hear from alumni who have taken this path. The floor will then be open for questions. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!
To sign up, please email Rob Smith at rob@sitarartscenter.org.

Únete a Berklee College of Music en Sitar Arts Center para una conversación y un taller musical que te dará una idea de la siguiente fase de tu viaje educativo! Habrá sesiones informativas para estudiantes y padres/tutores para ayudarlos a prepararse para la universidad y hacer preguntas mientras decide su futuro.
Berklee también llevará a cabo simulacros de audiciones universitarias y entrevistas, facilitará ejercicios grupales y brindará oportunidades de actuación. Como regalo especial, escucharás de ex alumnos que han tomado este camino. Luego tendremos tiempo para una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. ¡Todos son bienvenidos y esperamos verlos allí!
Para inscribirse, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a Rob Smith a rob@sitarartscenter.org.

LIFE IN COLOR Artist Talk | LIFE IN COLOR CHARLA DE ARTISTA
2024-04-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Sitar Arts Center, 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC
Join us for our Life in Color Artist Talk, featuring artists from the 14th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition.
Here’s your chance to meet five talented artists and learn about their artistic journeys, daily routines and how their work relates to the exhibition theme “Life in Color.”
Acompáñenos en nuestra Charla de Artistas “Life in Color”, en la que participarán artistas de la 14ª Exposición Anual con Jurado Patricia Sitar.
Esta es su oportunidad de conocer a cinco artistas de talento y aprender sobre sus trayectorias artísticas, sus rutinas diarias y cómo su trabajo se relaciona con el tema de la exposición “La vida en color”.

Café Series Presents: Open Mic | Café Series Presenta: Micrófono abierto
2024-03-28 17:30 - 19:00
Our Café Series tradition is coming back! This is an opportunity to perform or present what you’ve been working on at Sitar! If you are interested in participating, tell your teacher and sign up for a time with Maria. Students and staff are welcome to participate!
¡Vuelve nuestra tradición de Café Series! ¡Esta es una oportunidad para presentar lo que has estado trabajando en Sitar! Si estás interesado en participar, dile a tu profesor e inscríbete para un espacio con María. ¡Los estudiantes y el personal son bienvenidos a participar!

Camp Sitar Reservations Open Call #2 | Reservas para Camp Sitar Llamada Abierta #2
2024-03-21 10:00 - 14:00
Camp Sitar phone reservations will be accepted during the following hours.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Current Students Only – Phone Reservations accepted (Registered in Spring 2023 – Spring 2024).
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Open Phone Reservations accepted.
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM: Open Phone Reservations – For any remaining available spaces.
Sitar Arts Center will be closed during the phone call period. No walk-ins will be accepted

10:00 AM – 11:00 PM: Se aceptarán reservas telefónicas solo para estudiantes actuales (Inscritos en primavera de 2023 – primavera de 2024)
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM: Se aceptan reservas telefónicas abiertas.
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Reservas telefónicas abiertas – Para los espacios restantes disponibles.
Sitar Arts Center permanecerá· cerrado durante el periodo de llamadas telefónicas. No se aceptarán visitas. Solo llamadas telefónicas.

Camp Sitar Reservations Open Call #1 | Reservas para Camp Sitar Llamada Abierta #1
2024-03-19 10:00 - 14:00

Sitar Closed for Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series | Sitar cerrado para Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
2024-03-16
Sitar will be closed due to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series. Saturday classes will resume on March 23.
Sitar permanecerá cerrado debido al la Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series. Las clases de los sábados se reanudarán el 23 de marzo.

S.E.A.L Summer Internship and Bloomberg Arts Internship Application Deadline
2024-03-15
Sitar Arts Center is pleased to offer two exciting internship opportunities to teens and young adults during the summer, the S.E.A.L. Summer Internship through DC’s Summer Youth Employment Program and the Bloomberg Arts Internship. Learn More …

A.R.T.S. Circle Monthly Meeting | Reunión mensual de A.R.T.S. Circle
2024-03-13 17:30 - 19:00
Parents, grandparents, adult family members and Sitar volunteers are welcome and highly encouraged to participate in A.R.T.S. Circle. It’s a chance to talk about how we can make Sitar even better.
Los padres, abuelos, familiares adultos y voluntarios de Sitar son bienvenidos y se les exhorta encarecidamente a participar en el A.R.T.S. Circle. Es una oportunidad para hablar sobre cómo podemos hacer que Sitar sea aún mejor.

Life in Color: 14th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition Opening Reception | Life In Color: 14ª exposición anual con jurado de Patricia Sitar Recepción inaugural
2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Sitar’s Cafritz Gallery, 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States

Life in Color: 14th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition | Life in Color: 14ª exposición anual con jurado de Patricia Sitar
2024-02-26 - 2024-04-24 | Sitar’s Cafritz Gallery, 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States

Artists at Work Speakers Series: Danica Rodriguez
2024-02-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Sitar’s deLaski Theater, 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC, United States
We’re sitting down with Danica Rodriguez, a local casting director who is part of a new generation of casting professionals changing the industry.
In conversation with series moderator Charis Gomez, executive producer and host of Living Local DMV, Danica will pull back the curtain on her remarkable career casting some of DC’s top theatrical productions, as well as answer our pressing questions. This inspiring evening will conclude with a networking reception.
This in-person event is free, but registration is required. Space is limited.

Presidents Day (Sitar Closed)
2024-02-19

Application Deadline: 14th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition
2024-02-01

First Day of Spring Classes
2024-01-29
The first day of the Fall 2024 semester is Monday, January 24 and runs through Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Spring Semester Registration Deadline
2024-01-24
Our engaging arts classes at Sitar Arts Center are back for the spring semester! Spring registration closes on Wednesday January 24 and the first day of spring classes is Monday, January 29.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Sitar Closed)
2024-01-15
