Stay informed and inspired by learning about the upcoming events at the NAAC. Discover the amazing works of art created by our talented artists and seize every opportunity to participate in the vibrant art community.
Keeping the NaAC Healthy – November 2024
Tuesdays Ready to move, groove, and remix your vibe? This high-energy 2-hour class blends dance styles like Latin, line dancing, freestyle, and hip-hop party moves into one unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love to let loose, you’ll explore creative ways to express yourself through movement and art. Come for the fun, […]
Thursdays In this two-part series, we’ll journey through the evolution of jazz dance, starting with its rich roots and soulful energy, then fast-forwarding to the bold, stylized world of commercial jazz. Whether you’re here for the history, the heat, or both—this class is your backstage pass to the past and present of jazz. Part 1 […]
Wednesdays In this innovative interdisciplinary program, artists will create music that reflects their own visual artwork. Using iPads and accessible tools like GarageBand, participants will compose a short instrumental piece inspired by a painting, drawing, sculpture, or mixed media piece they’ve created or have seen at the NaAC. They’ll then write and record a personal […]
Launchpad 6.0 continues NaAC’s tradition of bringing people together to celebrate the vibrant creative work happening across our communities and beyond. These events have served as a space to reflect on the progress of our projects, share exciting developments, and officially send off exhibitions that are heading abroad. This year, Launchpad will highlight the cross-cultural […]
Wednesdays In this 6-week class, artists will improve their self-confidence as they explore self-portraits with guest facilitator Teri Hofford. Over the course of 6 weeks, the students will embark on a journey of exploring & demonstrating their perspectives through activities and prompts, exploring artistic inspiration and discovering self-acceptance through their chosen mediums of art. Participants […]
Join the National accessArts Centre (NaAC) and Ghost Rooster Collective for an evening of film, conversation, and community. This special event features the World Premiere of COSMOS REPORT (2025), the new short film by the NaAC Film Ensemble, paired with the evocative experimental film Dreamscapes (2025) by Ghost Rooster Collective. The screening will be followed […]
Join us on Saturday, November 15th from 2pm – 4pm at the National accessArts Centre. This event will showcase the incredible work of our 2024-2025 practicum artists, who have spent the past year developing their professional art practices. The afternoon will feature: Artist talks by Jamie Bryant and Laura LaPeareFilm screenings by Paul Brain and […]
Mondays During this 4-week class, you’ll learn the basics of guitar. If you’re interested in learning how to play guitar in a safe learning environment with peers, exploring ways to play and learn that work for you (including through drawing), listening to existing guitar music, and jamming with friends, this class is for you! A […]
Thursdays Dance Lab is a community-focused dance class designed for movers who want to deepen their skills while staying connected to the joy of movement. Each session blends technique with creative exploration – offering a space to experiment, refine, and grow your movement vocabulary. Whether you’re building your foundation or expanding your style, Dance Lab is where practice meets […]
Mondays Learn every musical scale by using one formula (well, kind of)! During this 4-week class, students will learn the “whole step, half step” formula they can use to play major and minor scales on the keyboard without needing to memorize what notes (C, D, E, F, G, A, B, etc.) belong to each scale. Teaching will primarily be achieved using the following combination of tools: Please note, this class is best suited for artists who: While […]
Tuesdays Get to know your own unique voice, in your own unique body! A gentle, supportive and fun introduction to voice and singing. Participants will be guided through the basics of breathing and airflow, learn how to generate volume without hurting their voice, and experience techniques for regulating the nervous system so that singing ‘in-tune’ becomes much easier. […]
2026 Fundraising Gala We are excited to return to the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo for our biggest fundraising event of the year! Join us for an unforgettable evening: Tickets are available for the full evening (reception + seated dinner) or just the reception. Special offer for NaAC artists: reception tickets are only $5, […]