My AccountThe National Arts Centre raised its curtains for the first time in 1969. A bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for Canada’s most creative artists, the NAC strives to be artistically adventurous in each of its programming streams — the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre and NAC Presents. The Centre’s national role is reflected in its motto: “Canada is our Stage.”
The NAC collaborates with artists and arts organizations across the country, acts as a catalyst for performance; invests in ambitious new works by artists and arts organizations nation-wide; and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. Situated on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe nation, the NAC is accessible and welcoming to all, and offers a variety of free programming and events.
The New NAC
From the quiet calm of the morning until the electric excitement of the night, the new NAC welcomes Canadians, pulses with life, and spreads the joy of the arts.
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50 Years: The NAC’s Annual Report
The NAC’s 2018–2019 annual report details our extraordinary 50th anniversary season.
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Environmental Sustainability
We are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint and to playing a positive role in our community.
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Strategic Plan
Canada is our stage 2015−2020
Our new Strategic Plan includes a number of initiatives that we believe will help us more effectively work with other arts organizations to build a national stage for the performing arts.
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Meet Christopher Deacon, the NAC’s President and Chief Executive Officer
After an extensive national search that began in November 2017, the Board of Trustees of the National Arts Centre today announced that Christopher Deacon will succeed Peter Herrndorf as President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization on June 12, 2018.
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NAC 2017
Building Brilliance
The new NAC will include improved performance spaces, public areas for education and events, full accessibility for people with mobility challenges, and a magnificent glass atrium with a glittering entrance on Elgin Street.
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Telephone Numbers
613-947-7000
toll free 1-866-850-2787
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Street address
1 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Mailing address
P.O. Box 1534, Station B
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1P 5W1