Sitar Arts Center

Sitar Arts Center

Education

Washington, District of Columbia 971 followers

Where DC Youth Belong, Aspire & Achieve

About us

 Sitar Arts Center engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training.  At Sitar Arts Center, students engage in affordable, high-quality education and workforce development in the visual, digital, and performing arts. Each semester, 80% of students are from DC households at 60% or less of the area median income. Programs take place year-round during out-of-school time in Sitar’s state-of-the-art facilities. For its valuable contributions, Sitar has been recognized locally and nationally with, 2017 Mayor's Arts Award for Excellence in Arts Education; a 2015 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management from The Washington Post; and a 2009 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award.

Industry
Education
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2000
Specialties
Community Building, Youth Development, Early Childhood Arts, Arts Education, Creative Youth Development, Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Digital Arts, Workforce Development, and Dance

Locations

  • Primary

    1700 Kalorama Rd NW

    Washington, District of Columbia 20009, US

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Employees at Sitar Arts Center

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    📅 Don’t miss this inspiring event! 📅 Join us on Thursday, November 14 for a special masterclass with Miss DC 2024, Katie Ann Powell, MBA! Katie Ann will share her journey as a professional harpist and vocalist, weaving together lived experiences through music and storytelling. Whether you’re an artist, musician, or art enthusiast, this is a rare chance to learn from someone who has performed around the world! RSVP Today! https://lnkd.in/eEsZSDcu #sitarartscenter #artseducation

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    🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Our community partner Jubilee Housing is hosting a Job Fair tomorrow, October 23, 2024. If you're looking for positions in Property Management or Maintenance, this is your chance! Don't forget to bring your resume and enthusiasm. Let's help spread the word—share this with anyone who might be interested! #JobFair #Hiring #CommunitySupport

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    ⚠️ATTENTION⚠️ Jubilee is HIRING! Join us for Jubilee Housing's Job Fair on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. We're hiring for positions in Property Management and Maintenance. Bring your resume and enthusiasm! Please SHARE this flyer with anyone who might be interested. 🙏 #JobFair #Hiring #JusticeHousing

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    Thank you for joining us at The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection where we celebrated DC youth and Sitar Arts Center reaching The Next Stage. Re-live the magic by checking out our photo gallery 📸    Stay connected with Sitar's journey by following us here and explore more opportunities to be part of our community by visiting https://lnkd.in/edYMzdeA.   #SitarArtsCenter #SitarGala24 #ArtsEducation https://lnkd.in/eMgypSkB

    The Next Stage 2024 Gala

    The Next Stage 2024 Gala

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    We’re thrilled to announce that our amazing program assistant, Joe Link, will be appearing on Living Local DMV tomorrow at 2 p.m. alongside Sitar alum Michael Ventura! 🎬✨ They'll be sharing how Sitar impacts the lives of DC youth and celebrating the arts. Tune in on DCW50 or stream it live! If you miss it, catch the segment later on Living Local's website. Let’s cheer them on! 🎉 #SitarArtsCenter #LivingLocalDMV #ArtsEducation

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    #BidNow - Sitar Arts Center's The Next Stage Gala Online Silent Auction is now OPEN! Don't miss out on our exciting items, including fun nights out, delicious dining experiences, rare bourbon and wine tastings, relaxing getaways, opportunities for home and self-improvement, and more!    Start bidding now on these one-of-a-kind auction items in support of Sitar Arts Center. Visit https://lnkd.in/enUCkeFE All bidding closes at 9:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. And, you do not need to attend the Gala to win. #sitarartscenter #silentauction #support #benefitgala #auction #sitargala24

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    Mark Your Calendars! 🎉 Online bidding for Sitar Arts Center's The Next Stage Gala Silent Auction begins this Friday, October 4! Get ready to explore exciting auction items, including fun nights out, delicious dining experiences, rare bourbon and wine tastings, relaxing getaways, and opportunities for home and self-improvement—plus so much more! Bidding closes at 9:00 p.m. EDT on October 9, 2024, and you don't need to attend the Gala to win. Stay tuned for your chance to support Sitar Arts Center and snag these one-of-a-kind items! #silentauction #sitarartscenter #support #benefitgala #auction #artseducation #sitargala24

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    🎨 SNEAK PEEK 🎨 Here's a little preview of our new exhibit "Introspective" by award-winning artist Héctor Rafael. This series is dedicated to Héctor's journey of self-discovery, which he embarked on at the start of the pandemic. Join us in celebrating the incredible work of Héctor Rafael. Now on display in our Cafritz Gallery, "Introspective" can be viewed through November 1, 2024. Our gallery is open Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - noon. We are hosting an Opening Reception on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. RSVP TODAY at https://shorturl.at/MdGXq #sitarartscenter #artexhibition #washingtondc #artshow #artexhibit

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    ⭐ WE'RE HIRING ⭐ - Communications Coordinator and Youth Workforce Coordinator Who You Are: ◾ Communications Coordinator: You're a creative and strategic communicator with a passion for youth development and a desire to launch your career in communications. As a detail-oriented professional, you're seeking a role that allows you to leverage your exceptional communication skills to expand Sitar's brand reach and make a significant impact ◾ Youth Workforce Coordinator: You're an enthusiastic and driven individual with a passion for youth development and a desire to launch your career in workforce development. As a detail-oriented professional, you seek a role that allows you to contribute significantly to the efficiency and success of your team. Some might even say you're a process magician as you thrive on following and improving systems that streamline and simplify processes. What We Do: Sitar Arts Center engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training. We envision a city where all young people experience transformative moments through quality, accessible arts education and career training and are supported on their path to discovering their creativity and achieving their full potential. What We Offer: •Competitive annual salary ($51,500 - $53,045) •Flexibility of remote work •Unlimited flex leave and comprehensive benefits •An organization that embraces our values of equity, belonging, balance, trust, transformation, and collaboration How to Apply: https://lnkd.in/dCTHMUVC Both positions will remain open until filled. However, for best consideration please apply by October 12, 2024. To join us on this exciting journey, submit your resume and answers to the required questions. Help us amplify the transformative power of the arts and inspire the next generation. Learn more about Sitar Arts Center at www.sitarartscenter.org and be a part of something extraordinary. #sitarartscenter #wearehiring #werehiring #artseducation #nonprofitjob #communicationjob #youthprograms #washingtondcjob

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    This Hispanic Heritage Month, we proudly celebrate the vibrant cultures and contributions of our students, families, and community members. With 35% of our students identifying as Latino/Hispanic, Sitar Arts Center is honored to be a space where young artists can express and celebrate their heritage through creativity and passion.   Through music, dance, visual arts, and more, our students share their unique stories, enriching the beautiful diversity that makes Sitar a creative community of learning, belonging, and inclusion for all. Thank you for being part of our vibrant community!   Este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, celebramos con orgullo las vibrantes culturas y contribuciones de nuestros estudiantes, familias y miembros de la comunidad. Con un 35% de nuestros estudiantes que se identifican como latinos/hispanos, el Centro de Artes Sitar tiene el honor de ser un espacio donde los jóvenes artistas pueden expresar y celebrar su herencia a través de la creatividad y la pasión.   A través de la música, la danza, las artes visuales y más, nuestros estudiantes comparten sus historias únicas, enriqueciendo la hermosa diversidad que hace de Sitar una comunidad creativa de aprendizaje, pertenencia e inclusión para todos. ¡Gracias por formar parte de nuestra vibrante comunidad! #SitarArtsCenter #HispanicHeritageMonth #CulturalDiversity

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