History of NACC

The Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC) is a 313 seat theatre facility located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. It was built with the help of the publisher of the Globe and Mail newspaper whose fund raising efforts raised monies from varied sources across Canada. It is the only fully equipped live performance theatre in the NWT.

The Northern Arts and Cultural Centre Society exists as a non-profit charitable organization incorporated in February of 1981, operating under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors with three full-time staff and supported by valued funders, sponsors, community interests, partner organizations, society members and community volunteers.

For over 24 years, NACC has been a venue and supporting agency for northern, national and international artists. We operate a variety of programs in communities throughout the NWT on an ongoing basis.  From educational workshops to performing artist mentorships, the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is a vital part of the community of the Northwest Territories.