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Act Now: Climate Action through the Arts
Digital Workshop with Ryan Elliot DrewGrades 7-12 Ages 12-18
How can the arts respond to the climate emergency? This interactive workshop positions artists as agents of much needed environmental change. To begin the workshop, students will explore the work of various global … read more
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AMAZI'YA – Bringing characters to life!
Virtual workshop with...Grades 4-8 Ages 8+
This 60-minute workshop is completely dedicated to bringing out the laughter, the silly, the fun and the Amazing creation in developing characters for the stage, narrative or even film. We will dive into the art and … read more
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Camping au musée
Writing workshop led by Anne-Marie GuilmaineGrades 4 to 8 Ages 9-14
Imagine that you sneak into the museum at night, all alone, to look at works of art, each more mysterious, funny and intriguing than the last ... You discover … read more
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Creating a Rap Song
digital workshop with Zoey RoyGrades 4–12
Cree-Dene-Métis rapper and spoken-word poet Zoey Roy will explore beat-making and lyric-writing with your class, to create their own original rap song. Objectives: Music, Language Arts Key words: … read more
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Creating a Story Through Sound
with Emily SeguinPreschool to Grade 8 Ages 4-14
In this workshop, students are invited to create a story by exploring sound using everyday instruments and objects. Through teamwork, active listening and sound exploration, the artist will guide the students … read more
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Creating a Theatrical Time Capsule
virtual workshop with Kristina WattGrade 4–10
In this interactive workshop, students will apply a blend of imagination and current life experience to write and perform one collective story: the story of youth, living now. Curriculum connections: language arts, … read more
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Creative Artist Residency: Songwriting
with YAO (in French)Grade 5-12 Ages 10-18
Available in French only Designed specifically for the Ontario Arts Council’s Artists in Residence (Education) program, this five-hour residency explores the links between writing (poetry), literature and various … read more
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Hip Hop Theatre: Unlocking your creative mind through beats...
virtual workshop with Omari NewtonGrade 5 to adult Ages 10+
Artist and educator Omari Newton will teach students how to find their authentic voice and tell stories through an exploration of Hip Hop theatre. Combining elements of spoken word poetry, contemporary theatre, and … read more
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L’École à l’œuvre : La boîte-paysage
Artist residency with Marie-Eve Fontaine4e à la 8e année Ages 10-14
*Available Winter 2022* Receive an artist in residence in your classroom! The imagination knows no bounds. With it, we explore, we invent, we fly away, we solve, we dream. Imagination allows us … read more
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Moving Stories
collaborative dance creation workshop seriesGrade 7–12
Keep your students engaged by creatively connecting the dots between movement and storytelling. The project was spearheaded by OCDSB Dance Educator Allison Carrier and NAC Dance Education Associate and Teaching Artist … read more
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Music Circle: virtual workshop
for students with exceptionalitiesKindergarten–Grade 12
The Music Circle is a unique opportunity for students with exceptionalities to explore orchestral instruments and their sounds, while also developing their auditory, motor, social and motivation skills through an … read more
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Songwriting Tips and Tricks
with YAOGrade 5-12 Ages 10-18
Available in English or French Designed specifically for the Ontario Arts Council’s Artists in Residence (Education) program, this workshop explores the links between writing (poetry), literature and various … read more
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Songwriting with Ila Barker
virtual artist residencyGrade 6–12
Students will learn the fundamentals of songwriting and write their own song(s) with Winnipeg musician and teaching artist Ila Barker. Timeline: Five hours over a 2 to 5 week period Grades: Elementary Grades 6-8 … read more
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Virtual Instrumental Workshops
with NAC Orchestra musiciansSecondary
With a focus on enhancing secondary school music programs, the Virtual Workshop sessions provide music students with learning opportunities with the help of Canada’s NAC Orchestra musicians. Tailored for your … read more
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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. The Music Alive Program is made possible thanks to the leadership support of National Partner, The Azrieli Foundation, and Major Supporters, The Slaight Family Foundation and TD Bank Group. 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.