News Releases
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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
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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
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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
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New Artistic Director for Zones Théâtrales
February 15, 2017
The National Arts Centre (NAC) today announced the appointment of Gilles Poulin‑Denis as artistic director of Zones Théâtrales, a biennial showcase of professional theatre from Francophone communities across Canada and the Quebec Regions. The next edition of Zones Théâtrales will be held September 11–16 in various locations in Ottawa–Gatineau.... Read more
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NAC Extends Brigitte Haentjens' Contract as French Theatre Artistic Director to 2021
February 13, 2017
The National Arts Centre (NAC) announced today that Brigitte Haentjens, Artistic Director of NAC French Theatre, has agreed to extend her contract for three years, from September 1, 2018, to August 31, 2021. This is the second time Ms. Haentjens’ contract has been renewed. Recipient of the 2007 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre and the 2007 Gascon-Thomas Award,... Read more
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National Arts Centre Changes Street Address to 1 Elgin
December 20, 2016
The National Arts Centre (NAC) today announced it has changed its street address from 53 Elgin Street to 1 Elgin as part of its ongoing architectural rejuvenation. The NAC will use the bilingual “1 Elgin” on its corporate stationery, online and print materials that need to convey the address as clearly and quickly as possible. Alternately, the NAC will use “One... Read more
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Commemorating Hamilton Southam on his 100th Birthday
December 13, 2016
The National Arts Centre (NAC) marked the 100th Birthday of the late Hamilton Southam at a concert dedicated to his memory on December 14, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. in Southam Hall. Mr. Southam would have turned 100 on December 19, 2016. The NAC will also dedicate one new commission of Music, Dance or Theatre each year for the next five years to commemorate Mr. Southam’s role as the... Read more
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National Arts Centre announces $25M National Creation Fund
December 1, 2016
The National Arts Centre today announced the National Creation Fund, a $25 million fund that will support ambitious new Canadian work in theatre, dance and music by artists and arts organizations across Canada. The National Creation Fund will invest in research and development, workshopping and residencies of significant new works. It will also invest in new work that has had a first run, but that... Read more
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NAC Launches 2016-17 Share the Spirit Program for Deserving Children and Families
November 30, 2016
The National Arts Centre (NAC), with the help of Presenting Sponsor Sun Life Financial and generous partners and donors, is bringing the magic of live performing arts this holiday season and throughout the year to hundreds of deserving children and their families in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. This is the eighth year for Share the Spirit, an initiative aimed at families who, for economic or... Read more
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Paul Tanguay Receives the 2016 NAC Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring in the Performing Arts
November 21, 2016
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is pleased to announce that Paul Tanguay has been awarded the 2016 National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring in the Performing Arts. Mr. Tanguay is being recognized for his life-long commitment to arts touring and presenting in Canada and abroad, and in particular his work with a number of the country’s leading dance, theatre and... Read more