The Patricia M. Sitar Center for the Arts
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC

2002 Community Design
size: 11,500 sf

The Patricia M. Sitar Center for the Arts is a community arts center located in the multicultural Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. It focuses primarily on programs and activities for at-risk youth and their families, but reaches out to all community members through shared experiences in the arts. Design of the facility centers around colorful practice rooms and a kids cafe. Studios for dance and visual arts ring the perimeter taking advantage of daylight. By providing a safe, structured and nurturing environment for the exploration of music, dance, drama, writing and visual arts, the Sitar Center serves as a catalyst not only for the imagination, but for developing the cognitive and life skills of all participating community members. Eco-friendly finishes include low-VOC paints and sealers, linoleum floors, and energy-efficient lighting.