Professional Development

The National Creation Fund is launching our very first Creative Producer Fellowship for producers at a key turning point in their careers. Apply… The National Creation Fund is launching our very first Creative… The National Creation Fund is launching our very first Creative Producer Fellowship for producers at a key turning point in their careers. Apply by December 4!

In partnership with Why Not Theatre, the NAC is delighted to announce the 2024 cohort of ThisGen Fellowship. Meet the fellows and faculty. In partnership with Why Not Theatre, the NAC is delighted… In partnership with Why Not Theatre, the NAC is delighted to announce the 2024 cohort of ThisGen Fellowship. Meet the fellows and faculty.

Canadian performing arts organizations are invited to collaborate with the NAC on a new apprenticeship program. Apply by December 4! Canadian performing arts organizations are invited to collaborate… Canadian performing arts organizations are invited to collaborate with the NAC on a new apprenticeship program. Apply by December 4!

The NAC is pleased to partner with the Fédération culturelle canadienne-française to offer a new professional development… The NAC is pleased to partner with the Fédération… The NAC is pleased to partner with the Fédération culturelle canadienne-française to offer a new professional development opportunity for French-language arts administrators in Canada.

Designed in consultation with partners in countries from around the world, the program will help overcome barriers in the music industry, and… Designed in consultation with partners in countries from… Designed in consultation with partners in countries from around the world, the program will help overcome barriers in the music industry, and provide opportunities for support, discussion, networking and collaboration.

The Bursary Competition encourages the pursuit of excellence on the part of young Canadian instrumentalists aspiring to orchestral careers. The Bursary Competition encourages the pursuit of excellence… The Bursary Competition encourages the pursuit of excellence on the part of young Canadian instrumentalists aspiring to orchestral careers.

A true master class for companies just starting out and artists who want to establish their own company. A true master class for companies just starting out and artists… A true master class for companies just starting out and artists who want to establish their own company.

Chefs from every region of Canada are invited to demonstrate their artistry and vision of what Canadian cuisine can be, and to share their knowledge… Chefs from every region of Canada are invited to demonstrate… Chefs from every region of Canada are invited to demonstrate their artistry and vision of what Canadian cuisine can be, and to share their knowledge and culinary innovation.

A production created by an established artist working with recent graduates of theatre training programs. A production created by an established artist working with… A production created by an established artist working with recent graduates of theatre training programs.

A new professional development program for Franco‑Canadian musical artists. This initiative combines a training program with an artist residency. … A new professional development program for Franco‑Canadian… A new professional development program for Franco‑Canadian musical artists. This initiative combines a training program with an artist residency. 

Get to know Canadian and international dance artists who create works in a variety of genres and forms.  Get to know Canadian and international dance artists who… Get to know Canadian and international dance artists who create works in a variety of genres and forms. 

A two-year professional development opportunity for emerging, culturally diverse, or Indigenous composers with the NAC Orchestra. In partnership… A two-year professional development opportunity for emerging,… A two-year professional development opportunity for emerging, culturally diverse, or Indigenous composers with the NAC Orchestra. In partnership with the Canada Council for the Arts.