Arts Alive is the school, youth, and family programming hub at Canada’s National Arts Centre, where theatre, dance, and music come alive. We invite you to check out our performances for families and schools, workshops for students, professional development events, free resources for educators and teaching artists, and more, both virtual and in-person. We’re so glad you’re here – the stage is yours!
Arts Alive teaching artists Samantha Whelan Kotkas and Walter MacDonald White Bear blend their diverse backgrounds to encourage dialogue and inspire students throughout Alberta.
For the latest edition of L’école à l’œuvre, Marie-Ève Fontaine worked with Ottawa students to help…For the latest edition of L’école à…For the latest edition of L’école à l’œuvre, Marie-Ève Fontaine worked with Ottawa students to help them create a music video for a song by emerging Franco-Canadian artist Sylvie Boulianne.
Singer-songwriter Ila Barker talks about AIRsessions, a music skills and mentorship workshop series for Indigenous youth, and the importance…Singer-songwriter Ila Barker talks about AIRsessions,…Singer-songwriter Ila Barker talks about AIRsessions, a music skills and mentorship workshop series for Indigenous youth, and the importance of building community in safe creative spaces.
JUNO Award-nominated reggae artist Jah’Mila shares the importance of bringing the experience of live music to students. JUNO Award-nominated reggae artist Jah’Mila shares…JUNO Award-nominated reggae artist Jah’Mila shares the importance of bringing the experience of live music to students.
Enjoy encore performances, exclusive interviews and special series captured on-stage, backstage and beyond. Enjoy encore performances, exclusive interviews and special series…Enjoy encore performances, exclusive interviews and special series captured on-stage, backstage and beyond.
Power your arts obsession with exclusive interviews, insights and artistic explorations of music, theatre and dance. Power your arts obsession with exclusive interviews, insights…Power your arts obsession with exclusive interviews, insights and artistic explorations of music, theatre and dance.
Explore the NAC’s free pedagogical resources and learning materials including lesson plans, teacher guides, and interactive activities.…Explore the NAC’s free pedagogical resources and learning…Explore the NAC’s free pedagogical resources and learning materials including lesson plans, teacher guides, and interactive activities.
Your donations through the NAC's National Youth and Education Trust help the NAC provide learning and engagement opportunities for all — from young children in the classroom, to artists, to the lifelong learner.
Learning and engagement at Canada’s National Arts Centre is made possible through the support of many generous individuals and organizations from across the country. Arts Alive is generously supported by the Azrieli Foundation, the Government of Nunavut, Canadian North, Calm Air, The River Philip Foundation, The Turnbull Family Community Building Foundation, and The Thomas Sill Foundation. Thank you also to Grant and Alice Burton, Canada Life, A Donor-Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of Ottawa, Friends of the NAC Orchestra, Donors to the NAC Foundation's Future Fund, The Janice and Earle O’Born Fund for Artistic Excellence, and the donors and sponsors of the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust, the primary resource for youth and education funding at the National Arts Centre.
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