News Releases

  1. NAC Extends Brigitte Haentjens' Contract as French Theatre Artistic Director to 2018

    January 28, 2015

    The National Arts Centre (NAC) announced today that Brigitte Haentjens, Artistic Director of NAC French Theatre, has agreed to extend her contract for two years, from September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2018. Ms. Haentjens was appointed in September 2012, and is the first woman to occupy this prestigious position since the NAC was established in 1969. Her... Read more

  2. National Arts Centre Issues Request for Proposals for Construction Manager for Historic Redevelopment

    January 23, 2015

    OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC)  has initiated a public call for Expressions of Interest for Construction Management Services for the redevelopment of the national performing arts centre to mark the 150th anniversary of Canada in 2017. This call for Expressions of Interest is the first of a two step process. The NAC intends to invite up to four (4) firms, who obtain the... Read more

  3. NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE PERFORMANCES FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED

    October 22, 2014

    National Arts Centre performances for Wednesday, October 22 have been Cancelled October 22, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Due to the unfortunate incidents in the downtown core today, the performances of Once and The Importance of Being Earnest scheduled for tonight, Wednesday October 22, at the National Arts Centre, have been cancelled. Once, playing in Southam Hall, will continue its run... Read more

  4. The National Arts Centre and the Public Service Alliance of Canada Reach a Three-Year Agreement

    September 29, 2014

    OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) are pleased to announce that a negotiated settlement has been accepted by members of the union this afternoon. The three-year agreement includes a general wage increase and other benefits for the 76 members of PSAC who work in maintenance, security, parking and as trades people. The Board of... Read more

  5. Alain Paré receives the NAC Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring

    January 21, 2014

    Ottawa (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) is pleased to announce that Alain Paré has been awarded the 2014 National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring in the Performing Arts.  Mr. Paré is being recognized for his passion and commitment to arts touring and presenting in Canada.  The award will be presented at a special dinner during the... Read more

  6. Over 250 deserving youth to attend Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala in “Inspiration Seats,” thanks to McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada

    May 28, 2013

    The National Arts Centre is delighted to announce that over 250 deserving young people from the National Capital Region will attend the 21st Anniversary Gala of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards on Saturday, June 1 at 8 p.m., thanks to McDonald';s Restaurants of Canada. A sponsor of the GGPAA Gala for six years, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada will transform the... Read more

  7. CELEBRATE CANADA DAY AT THE NAC! Singer-Songwriter Sarah Slean performs with the National Arts Centre Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Canada Day

    April 30, 2013

    CELEBRATE CANADA DAY AT THE NAC! Singer-Songwriter Sarah Slean performs with theNational Arts Centre Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Canada Day Free concerts and events with Unisong, Mike Ford, Central Band of Canadian Forces, and more! Ottawa, Canada – The National Arts Centre will be the place to be on Canada Day, offering a full slate of free family-friendly concerts and activities on... Read more

  8. The National Arts Centre celebrates the return of the magnificient Oonark Tapestry

    April 4, 2013

    OTTAWA – The National Arts Centre today unveiled the magnificent tapestry by renowned Inuit artist Jessie Oonark, just in time for the upcoming Northern Scene festival. The NAC first unveiled Ms. Oonark’s 373 cm by 601 cm tapestry in May 1973. The unnamed work was installed above the grand staircase in the NAC foyer, where it was displayed proudly until 1994 when it was removed and... Read more

  9. National Arts Centre to livestream announcement of 2013 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards laureates

    April 4, 2013

    Ottawa — Canada’s National Arts Centre today announced that for the first time ever, it will livestream the announcement of this year’s laureates of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards – Canada’s highest honour for the performing arts – enabling Canadians across the country to be part of the excitement. “The Governor... Read more

  10. National Arts Centre to announce full Northern Scene lineup

    February 22, 2013

    The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, National Arts Centre President and CEO Peter Herrndorf, and Heather Moore, Producer and Executive Director of the National Arts Centre’s Scene Festivals, will announce the complete programming lineup for Northern Scene on Monday, February 25 at 11 a.m. in the National Arts Centre’s Fourth Stage. This... Read more