I always knew that the NAC was special, a place where hearts and minds are transformed through the power of music, dance and theatre. But little did I know when I became head of NAC Communications in 2001 (and then CEO of the Foundation in 2009) what an amazing adventure I was embarking on,…
The National Arts Centre has announced that Jayne Watson will step down as CEO of the NAC Foundation on May 31, 2023. Jayne Watson joined the NAC in 2001, serving as Director of Communications and Public Affairs until 2009 before she was appointed CEO of the Foundation. Under her…
Looking back on the NAC’s 2019–2020 season, one word rises to the surface of my mind: gratitude. Yes, the season was unsettling, challenging and so much more, but the events of 2019–2020 shone a wonderful light on all that we have to be thankful for. Almost immediately after our stages…
Have you been to your National Arts Centre lately? Many of you have braved the recent construction to attend open rehearsals, masterclasses and performances. I believe I speak for everyone at the NAC when I say thank you for your patience. We made the decision to stay open during the…
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On the evening of June 6th, His Excellency Bruce Heyman, U.S. Ambassador to Canada and wife Vicki Heyman, hosted a special reception in celebration of the 18th edition of the National Arts Centre’s Young Artists Program (YAP). Since its inception in 1999 the Young Artists Program (YAP) has…
Inspired by the National Arts Centre’s focus on investing in Canadian creators, Janice and Earle O’Born of Toronto have made an extraordinary gift of $1.5 million in support of the NAC’s future direction. Janice O’Born, who is a Director of the NAC Foundation, said “Earle and I are proud to…
Tonight’s 18th annual National Arts Centre Gala put a shining new face on music education in Canada, raising the second-highest amount in its history and delighting concert-goers with a succession of astonishing performances. The NAC Gala with Pinchas, Itzhak & Friends was sold out, and…
Guests of the National Arts Centre Foundation celebrated Canada Day in style on the NAC Rooftop Terrace on July 1st. More than 400 individual donors and corporate sponsors enjoyed a spectacular Canada Day party where they were thanked for their tremendous support of the artistic and…
Air Canada, through its title sponsorship of the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Air Canada Ovation Series, is helping to inspire the next generation of Canadian artists. The National Arts Centre works with artists and arts organizations in every part of the country to provide a national…
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On the evening of June 16th, His Excellency Bruce Heyman, U.S. Ambassador to Canada, and his wife Vicki Heyman, hosted a special reception in celebration of the 16th edition of the National Arts Centre’s Summer Music Institute (SMI). The event took place on the grounds of the U.S.…
In October 2013, the National Arts Centre lost a generous donor and champion of the performing arts. A proud Albertan, F.R. (Dick) Matthews was an avid supporter of the arts – his generosity was exceeded only by his modesty. He was invaluable to the formation of the Calgary Philharmonic…
The National Arts Centre Foundation held its annual Emeritus Circle Tea on the afternoon of May 21 to thank those donors who have provided a gift for the future through a bequest in their will, a gift of life insurance, or other planned giving arrangements. Donors were treated to an open…
Q: What role does the National Arts Centre Foundation play in planning the UK Tour? The Foundation supports the National Arts Centre's priorities, artistic and otherwise. In this case, we've helped find private funding to make the UK Tour possible. The NAC Orchestra would not be able to…
The National Arts Centre enjoyed a highly successful and memorable year over the past twelve months. Here are our top 13 moments from 2013: 1) The National Arts Centre Orchestra’s triumphant China Tour in October featured sellout concerts, rave reviews and standing ovations with eight…
The National Arts Centre would like to thank Hilary Weston and her husband Galen for opening their their home to artists and leading philanthropists in support of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards. In a heart-warming speech from the staircase in the Weston’s home, his Excellency…