News Releases
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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
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NAC Congratulates Adrian Burns on Her Appointment to the Order of Ottawa
November 17, 2016
The National Arts Centre (NAC) today congratulated Adrian Burns, the Chair of the NAC’s Board of Trustees, on her appointment to the Order of Ottawa. The Order of Ottawa celebrates outstanding citizens in our community. The prestigious civic award recognizes exceptional citizen contributions in many areas of city life including arts and culture, business, philanthropy, health care,... Read more
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Birks Named New Presenting Sponsor for the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala at the NAC
November 17, 2016
Birks, Canada’s leading jeweller since 1879, has signed a multi-year deal as the new Presenting Sponsor for the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala, which takes place annually at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The sponsorship begins with the 25th anniversary edition of the Gala on June 29, 2017 – during Canada's 150th birthday year – and continues for... Read more
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STATEMENT: National Arts Centre Mourns the Loss of Leonard Cohen
November 10, 2016
The National Arts Centre (NAC) lowered its flag this evening to pay tribute to the extraordinary life, career and artistic achievement of Canadian singer-songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen. Cohen last performed in 2009 at the National Arts Centre in a moving concert. In 1993, he received Canada’s highest lifetime achievement in the performing arts, the Governor General’s Performing... Read more