News Releases
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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
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A Canada Day gift worth celebrating: National Arts Centre Foundation receives $500,000 from the Slaight Family Foundation to support emerging artists
June 29, 2012
OTTAWA, June 29 2012 – The National Arts Centre Foundation is delighted to announce a $500,000 donation from the Slaight Family Foundation. The Slaight Family Fund for Emerging Artists will support the up-and-coming Canadian artists who appear on its stages, including as part of NAC Presents, National Arts Centre’s all-Canadian programming stream that boldly shines the spotlight on... Read more
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Canada Day at the National Arts Centre, in Partnership with Vintage Wings of Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada, salutes our veterans and features lots of free, family-friendly activities and concerts
June 21, 2012
Ottawa, Canada – The National Arts Centre, in partnership with Vintage Wings of Canada and the Department of Veterans Affairs, will offer a full slate of free family-friendly concerts and activities on Canada Day, Sunday July 1. This year, the NAC salutes Canadian veterans and their families with a concert by the Central Band of the Canadian Forces; nostalgic songs from 1930-50... Read more
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Glenn Gould’s beloved piano CD 318 finds a permanent home at the National Arts Centre Media invited to the first open rehearsal on CD 318 with pianist Jan Lisiecki
June 14, 2012
Ottawa (Canada)—The National Arts Centre (NAC) is very proud to announce that Glenn Gould’s favorite piano for many years, Steinway CD 318, will be on permanent display to the public as of June 20, 2012. A permanent exhibition about Gould’s extraordinary career will include the award-winning film by Canadian Directors Peter Raymont and Michèle Hozer entitled, “Genius... Read more
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Glenn Gould’s beloved piano CD 318 finds a permanent home at the National Arts Centre Media invited to the first open rehearsal on CD 318 with pianist Jan Lisiecki
June 14, 2012
Ottawa (Canada)—The National Arts Centre (NAC) is very proud to announce that Glenn Gould’s favorite piano for many years, Steinway CD 318, will be on permanent display to the public as of June 20, 2012. A permanent exhibition about Gould’s extraordinary career will include the award-winning film by Canadian Directors Peter Raymont and Michèle Hozer entitled, “Genius... Read more
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Glenn Gould’s beloved piano CD 318 finds a permanent home at the National Arts Centre Media invited to the first open rehearsal on CD 318 with pianist Jan Lisiecki
June 14, 2012
Ottawa (Canada)—The National Arts Centre (NAC) is very proud to announce that Glenn Gould’s favorite piano for many years, Steinway CD 318, will be on permanent display to the public as of June 20, 2012. A permanent exhibition about Gould’s extraordinary career will include the award-winning film by Canadian Directors Peter Raymont and Michèle Hozer entitled, “Genius... Read more
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Glenn Gould’s beloved piano CD 318 finds a permanent home at the National Arts Centre Media invited to the first open rehearsal on CD 318 with pianist Jan Lisiecki
June 14, 2012
Ottawa (Canada)—The National Arts Centre (NAC) is very proud to announce that Glenn Gould’s favorite piano for many years, Steinway CD 318, will be on permanent display to the public as of June 20, 2012. A permanent exhibition about Gould’s extraordinary career will include the award-winning film by Canadian Directors Peter Raymont and Michèle Hozer entitled, “Genius... Read more
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National Arts Centre mourns the passing of Canadian choreographer and dancer Rachel Browne
June 11, 2012
Ottawa (Canada)—The National Arts Centre (NAC) is mourning the death of Rachel Browne, the founder of the longest standing contemporary dance company in the country, Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers (WCD). Known as the beloved matriarch of the Winnipeg dance community, Ms. Browne was visiting Ottawa over the past few days as part of the Canada Dance Festival. The NAC extends its... Read more
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Celebrate Canada’s best performing artists during bravo’s one hour television special dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards
May 29, 2012
Ottawa (Canada)—The National Arts Centre (NAC) is pleased to announce that bravo will be broadcasting a one hour documentary special on the 20th Anniversary of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards on Friday June 1, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET, Saturday June 2, 2012 at 3:00 a.m. ET and on Sunday June 3, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Hosted by bravo’s Matt Wells, the program will bring... Read more