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Orienting ourselves in the dark
November 30, 2023And suddenly, it is the end of November. For those of us in the Northern hemisphere, this means a time of shorter days and expanding nights. Here in Ottawa, brief sunrises accompany rumours of snow and the kind of cold that clears your mind. As we ease into darkness, I simultaneously…
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Strauss reimagined: NACO commissions four new works
November 22, 2023Contemporary Canadian composers create companion pieces to Strauss classics “This is a musical adventure that pushes the boundaries of creativity. We are thrilled to have these distinguished Canadian composers join us on this incredible journey, reimagining Strauss’s masterpieces with…
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Invitation for public feedback on accessibility at the NAC
November 20, 2023We are currently reviewing and finalizing our 2023 Accessibility Progress Report. This document is intended as a summary of our progress towards achieving the accessibility goals included in our 2022-2025 Accessibility Plan. Over the past few months, our Accessibility Advisory Committee…
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ThisGen Fellowship 2024: Call for Applications
November 12, 2023Why Not Theatre, in partnership with the National Arts Centre, is excited to announce the 2024 iteration of ThisGen Fellowship. ThisGen Fellowship is a national initiative that supports BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) women and non-binary performing arts practitioners get to the…
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Wild visions for a new season
October 11, 2023New season, new Sarah! In truth, I am not so new… I started as Artistic Associate the day the NCF was born, arriving during a time of big dreams and big questions. The process of bringing the Fund to life was itself pure creation – feeling our way through the unknown, experiencing moments…
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NACO welcomes new faces, fresh sounds
October 11, 2023If you’ve attended one of our concerts this season, you may have already spotted some fresh faces on stage! We’re thrilled to introduce Zachary Bond, our new bass trombonist at the NAC Orchestra, and Tovin Allers, the newest member of our Orchestra’s viola section. Tovin Allers is no…
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Five minutes to fall in love with Clara, Robert and Johannes
September 11, 2023We asked Alexander Shelley, music director of the NAC Orchestra: What are the five minutes you’d play to make a friend fall in love with Clara Schumann? Robert Schumann? Johannes Brahms? Read on and listen to all the moods of Clara, Robert and Johannes: passionate, peaceful, terrifying,…
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Celebrate Capital Pride with us at the NAC!
July 28, 2023It’s that time of the year again – Capital Pride is here! At the National Arts Centre, we celebrate the excellence of the queer community on our stages and in our public spaces throughout the year. We welcome 2SLGBTQ+ artists, audiences and their allies to a Capital Pride week filled with…
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Juniper Locilento appointed CEO of NAC Foundation
June 19, 2023The NAC has announced the appointment of Juniper Locilento as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NAC Foundation, effective August 21, 2023. She succeeds Jayne Watson, who stepped down May 31, 2023, after 14 years in the position. Juniper Locilento brings 20 years of experience…
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Genetikos: Unveiling Identity and Challenging Boundaries through Art
June 1, 2023Richard Heikkilä-Sawan is a Two-Spirit artist known for his vibrant and thought-provoking artwork. Born in Vancouver, he was adopted into a Mennonite family, unaware of his Indigenous heritage until later in life. Richard explores themes of identity, race, and social ideologies, often…
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RBC continues to shine a light on emerging artists with new award
May 25, 2023As Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, RBC is once again showing its commitment to Canada’s emerging artists through the establishment of a new award. The inaugural RBC Emerging Artist Award will recognize Ralph Escamillan, a queer, Canadian-Filipinx…
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Margie Gillis to share expertise with Anne Plamondon
May 24, 20232011 GGPAA laureate has chosen her Mentorship Program protégée This year, as part of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) Mentorship Program, internationally acclaimed choreographer and dancer Margie Gillis has chosen to mentor choreographer and dancer Anne Plamondon.…
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New season. New ticket-buying experience.
May 9, 2023A message from Christopher Deacon, NAC President and CEO It’s spring, and the NAC will soon be announcing the details of the 2023-2024 season of theatre, dance, and music. The NAC is putting in place a new system that will improve the way you buy tickets online to our performances. Our…
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Play your part in The Next Act
April 29, 2023“The National Arts Centre gave me my start. It’s where I first sat in an audience, and first acted on a stage. The NAC develops the careers of diverse and emerging artists and makes the dreams of Canadian creators come true. I am so honoured to be part of The Next Act.” Sandra Oh, Honorary…
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Violinist Justin Saulnier wins NACO Bursary Competition
April 26, 2023In an exciting weekend of spirited competition, a talented group of emerging young strings players gathered on the University of Ottawa campus for the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Bursary Competition. The competition, held from April 21 to April 23, 2023, welcomed 23 aspiring strings…
