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  1. BRIGITTE HAENTJENS SHARES 2017 GOVERNOR GENERAL'S CASH AWARD AMONG FIVE YOUNG CREATORS

    March 15, 2017

    Brigitte Haentjens is the recipient of a 2017 Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement. She has decided to share the $25,000 cash award among five young creators. Brigitte will be giving $5,000 each to director Catherine Bourgeois (artistic director of the theatre company Joe, Jack et John), writer, poet and actor Gabriel Robichaud,... Read more

  2. Now the Ghosts of the Donnellys Return to Tell their Side of the Story! VIGILANTE March 29 - April 1 a Catalyst Theatre Production presented by NAC English Theatre

    March 15, 2017

    NAC English Theatre presents   Vigilante Book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Christenson Directed by Jonathan Christenson A Catalyst Theatre (Edmonton) Production in Collaboration with NAC English Theatre premiere commissioned by the Citadel Theatre (Edmonton) March 29 – April 15, 2017 March 13, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Five Stars! “Vigilante is a wonderful, rare... Read more

  3. The NAC’s Institute for Orchestral Studies Launches Search for Five Young String Musicians to Apprentice with the NAC Orchestra

    March 10, 2017

    Students have until May 1st, 2017 to apply for all expense paid six-week apprenticeship OTTAWA, ON-The National Arts Centre (NAC) Orchestra’s Institute for Orchestral Studies (IOS) is accepting applications until May 1, 2017, from talented young string musicians, who can apply to earn a once in a lifetime paid apprenticeship.  This year, the program runs from August 29 to October 14,... Read more

  4. Now We’re Talking! NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley Opens the Conversation on the 2017/18 Season

    March 6, 2017

    Now We’re Talking! NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley Opens the Conversation on the 2017/18 Season. March 6, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – From adaptations of classic novels, to powerful stories told in various musical styles, to real-life events brought to the national stage with stunning visuals, the 2017/18 NAC English Theatre season offers a wide array of... Read more

  5. Experience Soul-Stirring Music with the NAC Orchestra’s Spectacular 2017-18 Season

    March 6, 2017

    OTTAWA (Canada) – Today, Music Director, Alexander Shelley and the National Arts Centre Orchestra announced the 2017-18 Season, heralding remarkable guest artists including Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax, Lang Lang, Branford Marsalis, Angela Hewitt, Karen Gomyo, and Joshua Bell amongst the dozens of talented performers who will grace the stage of the NAC. Season 2017-18 has over 50 concerts... Read more

  6. NAC DANCE UNVEILS A NEW SEASON OF DYNAMIC PERFORMANCES THAT CELEBRATE DANCE AND LIFE IN MOTION

    March 6, 2017

    NAC Dance is proud to unveil one of its most spectacular and expansive seasons to date. Featuring 48 performances by 20 companies, it includes 3 Canadian exclusives, 2 co-productions, 11 artists and companies making their NAC debuts, and many great Canadian artists from home and abroad.   Cathy Levy, Executive Producer of NAC Dance is thrilled to invite the incredible talents of... Read more

  7. Canadian Icon k.d. lang Announced as the NAC’s 2017 Gala Artist

    February 23, 2017

    Tickets go on sale March 3 for the 21st annual NAC Gala in support of youth and education programming! OTTAWA (Canada) – The NAC is pleased to announce Canadian superstar k.d. lang as the gala artist for the 21st annual NAC Gala in support of the National Youth and Education Trust. On Saturday September 16, 2017, k.d. lang—the Grammy- and Juno-Award winning singer/songwriter and her... Read more

  8. NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTS DETAILS HISTORIC AND HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL YEAR

    February 21, 2017

    The National Arts Centre’s 2015-2016 Annual Report, entitled Groundbreaking, and which was tabled in Parliament earlier this month, highlights a historic year marked by two major investments in the NAC by the Government of Canada, as well unprecedented private sector support across Canada for to the Centre’s national fundraising campaign.    The $110.5 million Architectural... Read more

  9. The Azrieli Foundation Donates $2 Million to the NAC Foundation's Creation Campaign

    February 17, 2017

    The National Arts Centre Foundation is thrilled to announce a $2 million gift from The Azrieli Foundation to support its Creation Campaign. Launched in September 2016, funds raised from the Creation Campaign will support the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund which will invest in the development of new work by artists and arts organizations across the country. Dr. Sharon... Read more

  10. The National Arts Centre Mourns the Passing of Stuart McLean

    February 15, 2017

    It was with great sadness the National Arts Centre (NAC) today learned of the passing of Stuart McLean, one of Canada’s most talented storytellers. For several decades during the holiday period, Mr. McLean performed at the National Arts Centre in its largest venue, Southam Hall, delighting generations of Canadians with his tales of life in this country. “I’ve worked with Stuart... Read more