Events

Participate in a group dialogue on Saturday, February 4th from 12 to 2 pm with working artist Sasha-Loriene and Mahari Chabwera, learn about their artistic journey and the balance of maintaining a studio practice and life. After the conversation, all attendees are welcomed to participate in a textures workshop led by Sitar’s Gallery, Events and (Read More)

The first day of the Spring 2023 semester is Monday, February 13 and runs through Saturday, April 29, 2023. Check out this year’s course schedule to learn more about our programming.

Sitar Arts Center is closed. There will be no aftercare nor classes on Monday, February 20th, 2023

Arts Afterschool classes will be held (DCPS Winter Break)

Sitar Arts Center celebrates art in the community with our 13th Annual Juried Exhibition. This Exhibition aims to feature work from emerging local artists, including members of our Sitar community, in a variety of mediums. The opening reception and awards ceremony is on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Apply today for Sitar’s two paid summer internships opportunities for teens and young adults: the Sitar Emerging Arts Leaders (S.E.A.L.) Internship and the Bloomberg Arts Internship. The deadline to apply is March 12th, 2023   Please visit to learn more about our internship opportunities. 

Due to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon this weekend, we will not have classes Saturday, March 18th. Thank you!

Classes will not be held for aftercare and Arts Afterschool the week of April 17 - 22 for DCPS Spring Break. Enjoy!

Join us for a community-wide celebration in honor of Loretta Thompson’s 16-year legacy at Sitar, and wish her luck on her exciting new adventures! ICYMI: read her heartfelt letter to the Sitar community.   Únase a nosotros para una celebración de toda la comunidad en honor del legado de 16 años de Loretta Thompson en Sitar, ¡y deséele (Read More)