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September 29, 2023

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Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation The National accessArts Centre (NaAC) will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2023, and our offices will be closed on Monday, October 2, 2023 in lieu. Two years have […]

September 28, 2023

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NaAC Stories

Ways of Making, Ways of Connecting

Richelle Bear Hat, Indigenous Programs Coordinator with the NaAC, offers a preview of the exhibition Hey You! Land!

September 28, 2023

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Events

Job Opportunity: Director, Artist & Program Development (1 Year Term)

This is a temporary full-time opportunity, 40 hours per week, to cover a 1 year leave. Employment will commence around mid-October/beginning of November for training and will continue until approximately the end of January 2025. Who We Are The National accessArts Centre, affectionately named the […]

September 13, 2023

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NaAC Stories

Capturing Hearts at Home

Clayton Smith, Lead, Programs and Exhibitions with the NaAC, talks about professional exhibition experiences around the city.

September 5, 2023

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NaAC x Won Lee Prize

The NaAC x Won Lee Prize is now accepting nominations to celebrate the creative excellence of Canadian visual artists who are living with developmental, physical, and/or acquired disabilities. The prize is in partnership with the family of the late artist Won Lee, and this year's winner will receive a cash prize of $3,000.

July 18, 2023

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Ways of Making: Dreamwork

Join this Community Class and focus on the deep history of dreamwork and the role of Dreamers within Indigenous communities.

July 18, 2023

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NaAC Songwriters: Hit Makers

Whether you want to create your own songs, perform, connect to community through music, or learn about songs you love, Songwriters is designed to guide artists through all aspects of accessible music-making.

July 17, 2023

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Screenwriting

WEDNESDAYS | 3:00 PM - 5:00PM In this class, participants will learn everything they need to know to write a screenplay. Over twelve weeks, artists will learn foundational screenwriting skills including story structure, character development, and formatting.

July 14, 2023

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Jazz

THURSDAYS | 1:00 PM - 2:00PM Jazz dance is a social dance style. When African American dancers began blending traditional African steps with European styles of movement and music, jazz was born!

July 14, 2023

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Celebration: Dance Party

TUESDAYS | 1:00 PM - 3:00PM Who likes to party? Come join us in celebration of movement and community!

July 13, 2023

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NaAC Stories

Celebrating Cultural Diplomacy

Karly Mortimer, Vice President, Artist & Program Development, discusses the NaAC’s recent trip to Seoul, Korea and the importance of cultural diplomacy.

June 19, 2023

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NaAC Stories

The Year in Review: A Year of Firsts

President and CEO JS Ryu looks back on the past year’s accomplishments as the National accessArts Centre approaches 50 years of service.

July 26, 2022

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Community Day 2022

Come move with NaAC on Community Day

July 21, 2022

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Calgary Premiere of sound.colLab

Celebrate the premiere of compositions by neurodiverse artists - including three NaAC artists - for string quartet.

October 15, 2021

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Malocchio: Evil Eye

Come take a trip through Kathy M. Austins’ Evil Eye and experience a spook house from a blind perspective.

October 15, 2021