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Artists at Work Speakers Series
Sitar’s Artists at Work Speakers Series peeks inside DC’s most exciting arts venues with the professionals who work behind the scenes. Audiences learn about the inner workings of performing, visual, and digital arts companies through the personal stories of their career journeys and current roles. The series is moderated by Charis Gomez, executive producer and host of Living Local DMV.
This in-person event is free, but registration is required. Space is limited.
Upcoming Events
The next Artist at Work will be hosted in June.
Past Events
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sitar Arts Center deLaski Theater
For our second event in the series, we sat down with Omrao Brown the visionary behind some of DC’s most renowned jazz performances and art venues, and one of the producers of DC JazzFest at The Wharf. In conversation with series moderator Charis Gomez, executive producer and host of Living Local DMV, Omrao shined a light on his remarkable career bringing live music to DC audiences, as well as answered our pressing questions.
Shine on Me Productions
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sitar Arts Center deLaski Theater
We sat 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 pulled back the curtain on her remarkable career casting some of DC’s top theatrical productions, as well as answered our pressing questions.
Resident Casting Director,
The Shakespeare Theater Company
For more information about registration, panels, or ways to support the Artists at Work Speakers Series please contact Essence Newhoff at Essence@sitarartscenter.org