The National Arts Centre (NAC) outlined its “Road to 2019,” a series of significant events and milestones leading up to its 50th anniversary. On the eve of its 45th anniversary on June 2, 2014 – and as the countdown begins to its 50th in 2019 – the NAC has unveiled a new tagline, “Canada is … Read more
Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, under the baton of its renowned music director Pinchas Zukerman, will undertake a performance and education tour of the United Kingdom in October 2014 to commemorate the First World War Centenary. The National Arts Centre (NAC) is honoured to announce His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales as Royal Patron … Read more
Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) announced that Alexander Shelley has been appointed music director-designate for the National Arts Centre Orchestra. He will assume the role of music director as of Sept. 1, 2015. “Alexander Shelley is one of the leading figures in the new generation of international conductors,” said Peter Herrndorf, president and CEO of … Read more
National Arts Centre (NAC) issued a statement mourning the passing of Métis actor August Schellenberg. Canada’s National Arts Centre extends condolences to Mr. Schellenberg’s family and friends across North America. To honour Schellenberg’s contribution to Canada and the national stage, the NAC has lowered its flag at the entrance to the building. The full statement is … Read more
The National Arts Centre announced that Canadian film, television and stage actor Colm Feore will host the star-studded Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) Gala on June 1, in celebration of the outstanding body of work and enduring contribution to the performing arts in Canada by eight extraordinary Canadians. Created in 1992, the Governor General’s … Read more
Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra led by renowned music director Pinchas Zukerman will tour China for the first time in its 43-year history from Oct. 4-20, 2013. At the official media launch in Ottawa, the National Arts Centre (NAC) announced that 70 musicians from Canada’s National Orchestra will travel to seven cities including: Hong Kong, … Read more
The National Arts Centre mourns the passing of legendary singer-songwriter Stompin’ Tom Connors. Connors was honoured at the National Arts Centre on Nov. 4, 2000 when he won the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime achievement, the highest honour bestowed on Canadian artists for their contribution to the life of the country. More information … Read more
The 2011–2012 Annual Report of the National Arts Centre (NAC), tabled in Parliament, indicated that more than 1.1 million patrons took part in performances, events and commercial activities during the NAC’s 2011–2012 season. Total 2011–2012 box office for NAC programming (subscription and ticket sales) was $10,083,482 — an increase of almost 9 per cent over … Read more
Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) is celebrating the “Year of the North” with two major artistic projects: the “Northern Canada Tour” of the NAC Orchestra in the Fall of 2012 and the “Northern Scene” in the Spring of 2013, when the NAC will invite Northern artists back to Ottawa for a major festival featuring 250 … Read more
As Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) continues his seventh annual tour of Canada’s North to highlight the government’s support for economic and social development in that region, the National Arts Centre is busy with preparations for two major initiatives that will shine a national spotlight on Northern Canadian artists and communities. The National … Read more
