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Person wearing orange pants and black T shirt looking at First Nations work on a black wall - a photo of a man with white hair, a black and white t shirt and white paint around his eyes, and four small photos. ‘On Country: Photography from Australia’, Rencontres d'Arles 2025.
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Australian Indigenous artists making an impact abroad

Australian Indigenous artists are being celebrated by international institutions - who are they?

Pacific Island artist conducting a workshop with group. Watercolour Muster
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View of gallery installation with abstract colourful paintings, and blue gallery walls. Tom Polo. best exhibitions 2025
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Tom Polo review: in a part of your mind, i am you, Ngununggula Gallery

Tom Polo’s first major institutional solo exhibition is a cracker.

back view of a young male looking at a painting. Arts Vouchers for Kids.
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Access All Areas: Arts Vouchers for Kids rollout – WA government questioned

The WA initiative makes it easier for kids to visit arts organisations, but when will it be delivered?

Carer playing creatively with a newborn at home. Glow
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Glow: creative experiences designed for babies delivered to your doorstep

Touring regionally, Glow brings artistic experiences for babies and carers to their doorstep.

Red cabinet on street filled with free books. Street Libraries.
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Parramatta leads Australia in street libraries

Parramatta tops the nation in global Street Library movement.

The outside of a modern looking theatre at dusk. Canberra Theatre Centre.
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‘More than half the town’: Canberra Theatre Centre at 60

For 60 years, Canberra Theatre Centre has been more than just a venue – it’s been a part of people’s…

A neon sign with the text ‘NEWS’ hanging on a thin pole in front of an arched doorway. There are soft blue and purple lights illuminating the space.
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Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics

Creative Australia reinstates Khaled Sabsabi, authors join AI backlash, regional funding discrimination, and more.

group of female Indigenous dancers with one applying face ochre using phone. NAIDOC
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6 things to do this NAIDOC week

6 ways that you can centre and support First Nations artists this NAIDOC Week.

First Nations artist Kaylene Whiskey in her studio with wonder woman.
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First institution survey for Kaylene Whiskey announced

The National Portrait Gallery announces major summer exhibition of empowered APY Lands artist Kaylene Whiskey.

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