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Message from the National Arts Centre Foundation CEO - January 2018
January 17, 2018A new year is upon us – a time to reflect and be thankful for all that is good in our lives. There is much to be thankful for at the NAC and supporters like you are a big part of the reason why. Thanks to your generosity, promising artists are given a chance to learn and perform on…
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Come and enjoy free programs in the NAC’s new public spaces
January 17, 2018It’s early Monday morning — rush hour. But the people gathered on the new Glass Thorsteinson Staircase at the NAC are feeling anything but rushed. They’re here for the free Movement in Meditation class led by NAC Dance Education and Teaching Artist Siôned Watkins. Movement in Meditation…
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Music Circle expands to reach more participants
January 17, 2018With excitement shining in his eyes, a 17-year-old student holds the trumpet in his hands. He does his best to blow but no sound comes out. Finally, he looks up and says two words, “Help, please.” “The boy’s teachers were amazed,” recalls Elizabeth Simpson, French Horn player with the…
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Tea with a Ballerina inspires young dancers
January 17, 2018In the Shenkman Smith Atelier at the NAC, the aspiring ballerinas sit spellbound. They watch in awe as Svetlana Gileva, Principal Dancer with Semperoper Ballett Dresden demonstrates how she puts bubble wrap inside her pointe shoes. “The participants gasped,” recalls NAC Dance Education…
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Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story wins hearts and accolades at Canada...
January 17, 2018The Azrieli Studio at the NAC was packed with people. They were there to see Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story, a new play by Hannah Moscovitch produced by Halifax’s 2b theatre. Hannah was gratified by the large audience but there was one man in attendance she was especially happy to see:…
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The Institute for Orchestral Studies a “humbling, rewarding opportunity”
January 17, 2018Alexander Volkov is nervous as he lifts his violin and begins to play at the mock audition. He knows there are members of the NAC Orchestra behind the screen. He also knows that in two days, he’ll be auditioning for real. “After the mock audition I received advice from several members of…
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The Kipnes Lantern: Beacon for the Arts
January 17, 2018The National Arts Centre’s Kipnes Lantern has come alive. The three-storey signature element of the NAC’s $110.5 million architectural rejuvenation illuminates the heart of our Nation’s Capital with flourishes of beautiful digital images. In one tableau, swirling blue, red and purple…
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Five Minutes with Nicolas Richard
September 15, 2017A Q&A with the winner of the 2017 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition In May, bassoonist Nicolas Richard won the NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition, which provides recognition and financial support to help further the development of young musicians who have connections to the National Capital…
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Making Giving Easy: Remembering the NAC in your Will
September 15, 2017Making or revisiting your Will can be a powerful thing. It gives you the opportunity to reflect on your life’s passions. You can remember and recognize your family, friends and the charities that hold a special place in your heart. Of course, leaving a bequest for an organization like…
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NAC Presents goes national
September 15, 2017When Heather Gibson began her tenure as the new Executive Director of NAC Presents she had a meaningful conversation with Peter Herrndorf, President and CEO of the NAC. “Peter told me he wanted the NAC to have a greater presence nationally,” Heather recalls. “He wanted us to go farther to…
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Donor Profile: Jenepher Hooper
September 15, 2017Generous legacy gift in support of theatre will make a lasting difference In the 1970’s, Jenepher Hooper played a vital role behind-the-scenes at the National Arts Centre. Employed in the Prop Shop, her work included property construction under the supervision of Peter Horne for the…
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NAC Orchestra Canada 150 Tour brings music, poetry and healing to Eskasoni...
September 15, 2017It was a highlight in Kalolin Johnson’s life. The young musician from the First Nations community of Eskasoni has performed in many places including Ottawa. But Kalolin has never before sung to an audience of 2,000 students, elders and dignitaries in her own community. At the concert,…
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Children’s Theatre at the NAC: Thoughtful, Amazing, Engaging
September 15, 2017“When I first saw Ma petite boule d’amour, I pictured parents cuddling their children as they watched the show together,” recalls Mélanie Dumont, Associate Artistic Director of Youth Programming for NAC French Theatre. “With its intimate, welcoming atmosphere, the Alan & Roula Rossy…
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Phase 2: Architectural Rejuvenation Project Update
September 15, 2017July 1, 2017 was a memorable day in NAC history as we officially opened the first phase of our spectacular Architectural Rejuvenation Project. Patrons, subscribers, visitors and artists had their first glimpse of the new Elgin level of the north atrium with its gorgeous public spaces…
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Message from the National Arts Centre Foundation CEO - September 2017
September 15, 2017Fall is always an exciting time at the National Arts Centre. There’s a feeling of anticipation as we build up to the opening of a brand new season, similar to what children feel when they go back to school in September. We can’t wait to see what the year has in store. But this fall is…
