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Celebrating 50 years of Canadian legend Bruce Cockburn
May 27, 2024One of Canada’s finest artists, Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. Cockburn has written more than 350 songs on 38 albums over a career spanning five decades. Twenty-two albums have received a Canadian gold or platinum…
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How to design a show for everyone: Universal accessibility through MYÜZ
May 23, 2024Going to a live performance is one of life’s most enjoyable experiences. For most able-bodied individuals, the sensory elements of a stage show – the lights and the sounds – are part of what makes going out interesting and exciting. But for audience members with disabilities, such as…
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Arnie Vered’s Legacy: Giving the Gift of Time at the NAC
May 23, 2024Arnie Vered always found joy in helping others and giving back to his community and he left behind a legacy of compassion and selflessness that inspired all who knew him. Born into a family deeply rooted in charity and community service, Arnie learned from an early age the importance of…
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Community at the Centre: Amelita Armit
May 22, 2024Amelita Armit has built a life dedicated to experiencing and supporting the community around her. A former Albertan, Amelita was first introduced to the NAC in the 1970s when she traveled to Ottawa for a conference. Her late husband, Robert, who was an enthusiast in the performing arts…
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Exploring imaginary folklore: Gabriel Dharmoo’s Vestiges d’une fable
May 17, 2024In the realm of contemporary chamber music, Montreal-based composer Gabriel Dharmoo stands as a beacon of innovation. His latest album, Vestiges d’une fable, released today under the Centrediscs label, is a testament to his singular vision and boundless creativity. The composer’s musical…
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Creation as an act of friction
May 15, 2024We have so much to update you on at the National Creation Fund. This month marks two new investments and an exciting list of Fund-supported shows on tour, including an unprecedented FIVE premieres. Also, the NAC’s 2024-2025 season was just launched! It features a record-setting ten…
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Living tapestry weaves together culture, history and community
April 30, 2024The National Arts Centre celebrates Asian artists and audiences in its halls and public spaces during Asian Heritage Month, and all year. In 2024, the Kipnes Lantern joins the party! Our digital stage features the work of Christine Mangosing, sama-sama * sala-sala, throughout the month…
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Why I give to the performing arts: Dasha Shenkman
April 29, 2024I’m delighted to be supporting the NACO Mentorship Program, something that is very close to my heart. Although I have lived most of my life in England, I was born in Ottawa and have always felt Canadian, as opposed to British. So, there is a very strong connection for me to this city. My…
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Trombonist Don Renshaw’s legacy continues in memorial award
April 26, 2024The legacy of beloved principal trombonist Don Renshaw continues to resonate within the National Arts Centre as the inaugural Don Renshaw Memorial Award for Brass has been bestowed upon 17-year-old trombonist Constance Prost. Renshaw, described as a cherished figure within the NAC…
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Meet the musicians of the 2024 NACO Mentorship program
April 23, 2024As the calendar inches closer to April 29, anticipation mounts at the National Arts Centre, where we eagerly await the arrival of a group of 44 outstanding young musicians. From April 29 to May 17, the NAC will be transformed into a hub of musical inspiration and professional growth, as…
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Amplifying marginalized voices within the industry
April 23, 2024Empowering women in the music industry From April 25 to 27, Axé WorldFest presents the fourth edition of the Empowering Women in the Music Industry Conference, with concerts and round tables. An essential gathering to discuss gender roles in the music industry, spark new ideas, and…
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Irresistible Neighbourhoods: Introducing our Ottawa 2044 playwrights
April 22, 2024The Future is Hyper-Local You are invited to cast your mind 20 years into the future of the place where you live. What would make your neighbourhood… irresistible? In 2023, we asked emerging local playwrights to walk through their neighbourhoods and offer possible futures in the form of a…
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Earth Day 2024: What Does a Green NAC Look Like, Anyway?
April 19, 2024This year marks the first Earth Day since the National Arts Centre launched Walking Gently on the Land, its first-ever Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, released on September 7, 2023. There are several ways that the NAC has been working to address climate change. On the energy…
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Considering Environmental Issues from the Perspective of Artistic Practice
April 19, 2024In September, 2023, the National Arts Centre released its Environmental Sustainability Action Plan titled Walking Gently on the Land. As a national leader in the performing arts, the NAC has a vital role to play in the fight against climate change. As part of that commitment, English…
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NAC to be Connected to National Capital Green Energy Network by 2026
April 19, 2024Did you know the National Arts Centre is part of an energy network made up of over 14 km of underground pipes that heats and cools 80 buildings in the National Capital Region, including the Parliament Buildings? The pipes are connected to the federal government’s National Capital Region…
