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NAC Dance celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Associate Dance Artist (ADA)...
March 16, 2017Back in 2007, Cathy Levy, Executive Producer of NAC Dance, announced the creation of the National Arts Centre Associate Dance Artist (ADA) program, an initiative of the NAC Dance Department with support from the Canada Council for the Arts. The goal was to create a community of Canadian…
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The Man with the Violin
February 27, 2017The Man with the Violin: Suite for Violin and Orchestra, a new work based on the story of superstar violinist Joshua Bell performing outside a Metro stop, had a triumphant debut at its sold-out world premiere on Sunday, February 12 at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. The piece, which…
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Bringing Beethoven to Life
February 23, 2017As a special thank you to its generous supporters, the National Arts Centre Foundation invited donors to take a glimpse into the inner workings of the NAC Orchestra, by attending an open rehearsal of Beethoven’s Triumph; a program consisting of the works of Beethoven conducted by Christian…
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The Azrieli Foundation Donates $2 Million to the NAC Foundation’s Creation Campaign
February 17, 2017The 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…
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The Story behind the Story: Robert Chafe’s Chance Encounter
February 13, 2017Attending pre-performance chats and donor previews are one of the many benefits donors receive when they support performance, creation and learning across Canada through the National Arts Centre Foundation. On January 26, National Arts Centre Foundation supporters attended an informative…
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Q & A: Virginia Thompson – Executive Producer, Governor General’s Performing Arts...
February 3, 2017Q. You are executive producer of popular Canadian TV programs such as Corner Gas. Now you’re producing the prestigious “GG Gala” at the NAC. What’s the biggest difference working for TV versus the stage? A. Fewer donuts at a gala! But in all seriousness, the key difference is being with…
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A Christmas Carol: A place where memory and imagination intersect
December 9, 2016A Christmas Carol is one of the most produced shows in Canada. Last year alone, there were 36 productions across the country. And this December, it will be here in the NAC Theatre. Long before rehearsals begin, Jillian Keiley, Artistic Director of NAC English Theatre and Director of A…
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The tale of the 386 year-old double bass
December 2, 2016The opportunity to attend open rehearsals is one of the many ways the National Arts Centre Foundation thanks its generous and committed donors. Typically the rehearsals involve a unique chance for performing arts lovers to learn about the creation and performance process, but on November…
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Give back to Canada’s most creative artists
November 23, 2016The National Arts Centre Foundation is proud to partner with GivingTuesday and we want you to join us! GivingTuesday is a new global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Today marks the “opening day of the giving season” where…
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NAC Dance outreach gives students an incredible experience
November 21, 2016“When you’re sitting in Southam Hall and looking at the artists who breathe life into your soul, you should know you had a hand in bringing those feet up on stage.” Erika Mills, Dance Teacher, École secondaire publique De La Salle It’s a Friday night in April and the NAC Theatre is at…
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Turkey Takeaway at the NAC
November 17, 2016The NAC’s “Turkey Takeaway” service run by Chef Martin Levesque (right) grew by 19% last year over the previous year. At Christmas and Thanksgiving since 2012, more than 1,000 customers have driven to the NAC for a whole free-range tom turkey, with all the trimmings and dessert. With an…
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Canada is our wine cellar
November 15, 2016Sommelier Michael Gauthier spends a lot of time sniffing out the best Canadian wines and spirits for the National Arts Centre’s le café restaurant. At a recent wine show he found several gems to be added to the Centre’s unique Canadian collection. “These are rare bottles that can’t be found…
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Q & A: Siôned Watkins – NAC Dance Education Associate and Teaching...
November 15, 2016Q. What is dance education about? A. It’s about inspiring and encouraging brain and body development through movement. Q. Your workshops reached more than 1,500 students and teachers last season. What’s excited you the most? A. Last January I organized workshops with over 450 Indigenous…
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Music Alive Program teaching artists come together to share, learn, and collaborate
November 9, 2016The NAC’s Music Alive Program, which brings local and visiting artists to mostly rural and remote schools and communities, was developed in partnership with local arts organizations and in consultation with school boards. It began in Alberta and Saskatchewan in 2008, then expanded to…
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The Finalists for the 2016 Siminovitch Prize
October 28, 2016“These are bold visionaries who are shaping the future of theatre now in creating experiences that are challenging, transformative and magical.” This is how Jury Chair Bob White describes the finalists for the 2016 Siminovitch Prize; Jonathan Christenson, Ravi Jain, Christian Lapointe,…
