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Message from the National Arts Centre Foundation CEO

Message from the National Arts Centre Foundation CEO

Have you been to your National Arts Centre lately? Many of you have braved the recent construction to attend open…
A special reception in celebration of the Young Artist Program

A special reception in celebration of the Young Artist Program

On the evening of June 6th, His Excellency Bruce Heyman, U.S. Ambassador to Canada and wife Vicki Heyman, hosted a…
Janice and Earle O’Born donate $1.5 Million to the National Arts Centre

Janice and Earle O’Born donate $1.5 Million to the National Arts Centre

Inspired by the National Arts Centre’s focus on investing in Canadian creators, Janice and Earle O’Born of Toronto…
NAC GALA raises $917,000 for National Youth and Education Trust

NAC GALA raises $917,000 for National Youth and Education Trust

Tonight’s 18th annual National Arts Centre Gala put a shining new face on music education in Canada, raising the…
A Canada Day Party on the Rooftop

A Canada Day Party on the Rooftop

Guests of the National Arts Centre Foundation celebrated Canada Day in style on the NAC Rooftop Terrace on July…
Destination NAC: Air Canada treats Altitude members to world-class music

Destination NAC: Air Canada treats Altitude members to world-class music

Air Canada, through its title sponsorship of the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Air Canada Ovation Series, is…
The Summer Music Institute: A World of Talent

The Summer Music Institute: A World of Talent

On the evening of June 16th, His Excellency Bruce Heyman, U.S. Ambassador to Canada, and his wife Vicki Heyman,…
F.R. (Dick) Matthews: A Champion of Albertan Artists

F.R. (Dick) Matthews: A Champion of Albertan Artists

In October 2013, the National Arts Centre lost a generous donor and champion of the performing arts. A proud…
Plen-tea of thanks to our Planned Giving donors

Plen-tea of thanks to our Planned Giving donors

The National Arts Centre Foundation held its annual Emeritus Circle Tea on the afternoon of May 21 to thank those…
From far and wide: NAC Foundation CEO Jayne Watson on UK Tour...

From far and wide: NAC Foundation CEO Jayne Watson on UK Tour...

Q: What role does the National Arts Centre Foundation play in planning the UK Tour? The Foundation supports the…
The NAC’s top 13 moments of 2013

The NAC’s top 13 moments of 2013

The National Arts Centre enjoyed a highly successful and memorable year over the past twelve months. Here are our…
In support of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

In support of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

The National Arts Centre would like to thank Hilary Weston and her husband Galen for opening their their home to…
A historic moment for the NAC

A historic moment for the NAC

On your next visit to the National Arts Centre you will notice a beautiful burgundy and gold plaque on the wall…