The National Gallery of Canada,
founded in 1880, is home to the world's largest collection of
Canadian art (including major works by Inuit artists) as well
as excellent European and American collections.
The National Arts Centre, opened
in 1969, is Canada's premier showcase for the performing arts.
It features three stages, where visitors can enjoy the best
of English and French theatre, dance - avant garde to classical,
music, opera and variety performances year-round. Under the
direction of the newly-appointed and world-renowned celebrated
conductor, Pinchas Zucherman, the National Arts Centre Orchestra
has gained a high international reputation, touring at home
and abroad.
Located in a heritage building which was once the county court
house, Arts Court is now a municipal centre for the visual and
performing arts. Housed within Arts Court is the Ottawa Art
Gallery which showcases local and Canadian artists and also
has a rotating exhibition of Group of Seven works from their
own fine collection. One of the groups within Arts Court is
Le Groupe de la Place Royal Dance Lab, the only dance lab dedicated
to research and development in dance, which features a dance
theatre, where the public can view new pieces choreographed
by national and international artists year-round.
The Carleton University Art Gallery,
on the campus of the university, had its official opening in
September 1992. The gallery has developed a small but representational
collection of Canadian and European art and presents a stimulating
program of temporary exhibits in their recently renovated space.
The Great Canadian Theatre Company highlights Canadian content
in their production schedules, and the Ottawa Little Theatre
stages popular works performed by local amateur actors on a
year around basis. During the summer months, the Odyssey Theatre
presents professional outdoor theatre in the style of the Italian
Comedia dell'Arte at Strathcona Park, one of the city's historic
parks on the Rideau River.
Ottawa's own Opera Lyra brings opera centre-stage with its
performances at the National Arts Centre.
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