The first day of the Spring 2019 semester is Monday, January 28, 2019. The semester is 13 weeks long and runs from January 28, 2019 to May 4, 2019 with student performances and an art exhibit May 6-10.

Sitar is hosting a special conversation with leading scholars and artists in early childhood education. Sitar’s annual Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, “Meeting of Minds,” will take place from February 1-3. This year’s Meeting of Minds focuses on the intersection of the science of brain development with best practices in early childhood education in the (Read More)

In observance of President's Day Sitar Arts Center is closed on Monday, February 18, 2019

In accordance with DCPS’ Mid-Winter Break, we will be closed the week of Monday, February 18 - Saturday, February 23.

The Café Series gives students the opportunity to perform what they have been working on here at Sitar. The performance will be held up front in the Sitar Café and is open to all students.

Please join us in celebrating the amazing talents of your fellow volunteers at our annual Faculty Showcase. Starting at 6:00 PM in Sitar’s de Laski Theater Sitar’s faculty will perform musical renditions, dance performances, and dramatic pieces. Afterwards, join us in Sitar’s Cafritz Foundation Gallery to view the artwork on exhibit by Sitar’s visual arts (Read More)

A Fundraiser Hosted by Sitar’s A.R.T.S. Circle Join us for our second annual ARTS Circle Family Movie Night! The featured movie will be Incredibles 2, which is most appropriate for ages 3+ (younger siblings are still welcome). Tickets Advance Entry Tickets-$5 For ticket purchase email Megan (megan@sitarartscenter.org) or Jamie (jamie@sitarartscenter.org), or call 202-797-2145. The deadline (Read More)

Please join us as Jessica Phillips-Silver, founder of Growing Brains™, hosts a discussion for parents on child rearing! The mission of Growing Brains is to empower families and institutions by integrating evidence from brain science with core values from the arts, medicine and advocacy for social justice. Childcare will be available, but space is limited (Read More)