Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Sitar Next Door!
Sitar Arts Center marked a major milestone for Sitar Next Door with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The event marked the culmination of a multi-year effort — from a November 2022 groundbreaking through construction — and the realization of expanded opportunities in arts education for DC youth, celebrated as part of Sitar's 25th anniversary.
The ribbon cutting ceremony featured remarks from:
Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes, Director of the DC Department of Employment Services
Mario Garcia Durham, President, Sitar Arts Center Board of Directors
Aaron Myers, Executive Director, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Jade Floyd, Incoming President, Sitar Arts Center Board of Directors
Jennifer Manning, Communications Manager, Jubilee Housing on behalf of Jim Knight, President and CEO
Maureen L. Dwyer, Executive Director, Sitar Arts Center
Following the ceremony, the community came together for a block party filled with music, art activities, and student performances, capping off a day dedicated to celebrating Sitar's past 25 years and unveiling the promise of the space's future.
These moments remind us why Sitar exists: to connect, create, and celebrate through the arts. Here’s to the next 25 years of building a creative community of learning and belonging!