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3 Ways Sitar’s Mural Arts Program Helps Summer Interns Develop Key Workforce Skills

Jun 7, 2019 | Pro Bono Client

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Summers at Sitar: Creating Artists & Well-Rounded Students

May 23, 2019 | Pro Bono Client

With less than 50 days until the end of the school year, many parents are scrambling to plan summer activities. The options seem endless, and many camps in the city are in high demand--including Camp Sitar—a six-week visual performing arts day camp for students in grades K-8. Extending Sitar Arts Center’s mission of engaging children […]

What’s New with Sitar: Sitar’s Star Shines Bright through Saints Band

Apr 18, 2019 | Pro Bono Client

If you live in the Adams Morgan neighborhood, open your windows the evening of April 25. You may just be able to hear the Sitar Arts Center’s band – known as The Saints – as they play the organization’s signature fundraiser at the LINE DC Hotel. The Saints, formed in 1999 within Sitar’s After school […]

Sitar Arts Center Shows Every Day Why Arts Education is Essential

Mar 15, 2019 | Pro Bono Client

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What’s New at Sitar Arts Center? A Conversation with Kieran Hayes, Sitar Arts Center Volunteer, and Donor

Feb 25, 2019 | Pro Bono Client

Many nonprofit organizations rely on the dedication of their volunteers. Kieran Hayes is the embodiment of what WWPR’s pro bono client Sitar Arts Center needs to not only sustain and serve but also thrive. Kieran has lived in the DC region for several years, but currently resides in Vienna. Sitar came into his life almost […]

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