National Arts Centre | Centre national des Arts
Performing ArtsOntario, Canada201-500 Employees
The National Arts Centre, or Centre national des Arts, is a mid-sized performing arts organization based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It collaborates with artists and organizations across the country to create a national stage for the performing arts and to advance performance, creation and learning nationwide. Its programming covers multiple streams, including the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English and French Theatre, and events such as Scene festivals and NAC Presents. The NAC prioritizes youth and education, offering artist training, programs for children and youth, and resources for teachers in communities across Canada. It engages with new media to reach students and young artists globally, through podcasts and on-demand concerts by the NAC Orchestra. In 2026, the organization launched Artemis II and planned a broadcast of its launch on a glass tower.