Impact of smoke on the air quality at the NAC

School and Home Learning

The NAC helps students and teachers across Canada bring the performing arts alive through workshops, performances, artist residencies and professional development.

  • Programs for students

    In-person and virtual workshops, videos-on-demand, free resources and other opportunities for schools. 

  • Student matinees

    The NAC helps students and educators in the National Capital Region bring the performing arts alive through in-person student matinees for all grade levels.

  • Educator professional development

    Professional development, free workshops, networking, and learning resources for teachers and other arts educators. 

Current Programs

In the spotlight

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.