News Releases
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NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE PERFORMANCES FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
October 22, 2014
National Arts Centre performances for Wednesday, October 22 have been Cancelled October 22, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Due to the unfortunate incidents in the downtown core today, the performances of Once and The Importance of Being Earnest scheduled for tonight, Wednesday October 22, at the National Arts Centre, have been cancelled. Once, playing in Southam Hall, will continue its run... Read more
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The National Arts Centre and the Public Service Alliance of Canada Reach a Three-Year Agreement
September 29, 2014
OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) are pleased to announce that a negotiated settlement has been accepted by members of the union this afternoon. The three-year agreement includes a general wage increase and other benefits for the 76 members of PSAC who work in maintenance, security, parking and as trades people. The Board of... Read more
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Alain Paré receives the NAC Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring
January 21, 2014
Ottawa (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) is pleased to announce that Alain Paré has been awarded the 2014 National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring in the Performing Arts. Mr. Paré is being recognized for his passion and commitment to arts touring and presenting in Canada. The award will be presented at a special dinner during the... Read more
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Over 250 deserving youth to attend Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala in “Inspiration Seats,” thanks to McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada
May 28, 2013
The National Arts Centre is delighted to announce that over 250 deserving young people from the National Capital Region will attend the 21st Anniversary Gala of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards on Saturday, June 1 at 8 p.m., thanks to McDonald';s Restaurants of Canada. A sponsor of the GGPAA Gala for six years, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada will transform the... Read more
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CELEBRATE CANADA DAY AT THE NAC! Singer-Songwriter Sarah Slean performs with the National Arts Centre Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Canada Day
April 30, 2013
CELEBRATE CANADA DAY AT THE NAC! Singer-Songwriter Sarah Slean performs with theNational Arts Centre Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Canada Day Free concerts and events with Unisong, Mike Ford, Central Band of Canadian Forces, and more! Ottawa, Canada – The National Arts Centre will be the place to be on Canada Day, offering a full slate of free family-friendly concerts and activities on... Read more
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The National Arts Centre celebrates the return of the magnificient Oonark Tapestry
April 4, 2013
OTTAWA – The National Arts Centre today unveiled the magnificent tapestry by renowned Inuit artist Jessie Oonark, just in time for the upcoming Northern Scene festival. The NAC first unveiled Ms. Oonark’s 373 cm by 601 cm tapestry in May 1973. The unnamed work was installed above the grand staircase in the NAC foyer, where it was displayed proudly until 1994 when it was removed and... Read more
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National Arts Centre to livestream announcement of 2013 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards laureates
April 4, 2013
Ottawa — Canada’s National Arts Centre today announced that for the first time ever, it will livestream the announcement of this year’s laureates of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards – Canada’s highest honour for the performing arts – enabling Canadians across the country to be part of the excitement. “The Governor... Read more
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National Arts Centre to announce full Northern Scene lineup
February 22, 2013
The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, National Arts Centre President and CEO Peter Herrndorf, and Heather Moore, Producer and Executive Director of the National Arts Centre’s Scene Festivals, will announce the complete programming lineup for Northern Scene on Monday, February 25 at 11 a.m. in the National Arts Centre’s Fourth Stage. This... Read more
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Flags fly at half-mast at the National Arts Centre in honour of Jean Roberts, former Director of Theatre and Artistic Director of English Theatre
December 18, 2012
Ottawa (Canada) – It was with great sadness the National Arts Centre learned of the death of Jean Roberts, former Director of Theatre and Artistic Director of English Theatre from 1971 until 1977. Jean Roberts’ contributions to Canadian theatre were significant. She was appointed Director of Theatre at the National Arts Centre in 1971, and under her leadership the NAC greatly... Read more
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The National Arts Centre and the Government of Canada team up to shine the spotlight on Canada’s North in 2012-2013
August 21, 2012
Ottawa (Canada)—As Prime Minister Stephen Harper continues his seventh annual tour of Canada’s North this week to highlight the Government of Canada’s support for economic and social development in that region, the National Arts Centre (NAC) is busy with preparations for two major initiatives that will shine a national spotlight on Northern Canadian artists and communities like... Read more