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This week's arts news and trending topics

We break it - you read it. This week's top Arts news stories.

Alana Hunt, 'Cups of nun chai’, 2010-20 which explores the ongoing territorial conflict in Kashmir. Photo: Courtesy of the Artist. A hand flicking a newspaper.
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The controversies of ‘political art' exploring war and violence

Examining the relationship between politics and the arts, and whether Australians are sensitive towards topics of war or violence.

‘The Renewal: A Village Dreams’. Photo: Courtesy of Woodford Folk Festival and Lachlan Douglas. A group of performers wearing white cluster around a woven dome, holding poles of light above them.
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Woodford's renewed approach to ritual

Woodford Folk Festival’s closing ceremony returned to its ritual roots – but this time, without the use of fire.

AACHWA’s Our Business: Aboriginal Art Centre Forum, Jambinu (Geraldton), 2022. Photo: Dragonfly Media. A figure with their back turned to the viewer, wearing an orange shirt with the words ‘PROMOTE EMPOWER CONNECT’.
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Art centres go above and beyond

The cross-sector benefits of community-controlled art centres.

Nadiah NfuZion, Dance Summer Camp 2017, Portugal. Photo: David Velez Photography. A large crowd of people gathering in front of an outdoor stage for an energetic dance class.
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Bridging the diversity gap through art

A showcase of creatives who use their respective arts practices to enrich, uplift and educate.

Aerialist Lauren Watson in a scene from 'NERVE'. Photo: Cinnamon Smith. A performer with her leg and arms raised, balancing on her sitting bones. The background is pitch black with soft lights illuminating her body.
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A matter of perception 

Disabled entrepreneurs who choose the arts to engage with their audiences.

Check out the breadth of ideas and topics covered by Amplify Collective writers. Photo: Mike Bird. Colourful plastic cubes are arranged on a table with round colours of light in the foreground.
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Amplify Collective stories all-in-one

Stories from ArtsHub's Amplify Collective organised by topic and location for easy navigation – check out the amazing work by…

Foxy La Fuzz by Kayapa Creative Studios, presented as part of Creative Open. Now calling for artists and creatives to participate. Photo: Supplied. A figure holding a yellow phone against her ear while standing in front of a DJ set. She appears to be caught in mid-motion.
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Opportunities and awards

Writing award opportunities, festival call-outs, plus 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards winners and more!

First Nations. Image is three coloured hands picking at a multicoloured sphere
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Calls for a major First Nations arts body

There must be serious efforts to convene a major First Nations arts body so that we are all held to…

The future of the sector relies on navigating existing challenges. Image: Shutterstock.
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The state of Indigenous art organisations in Gimuy/Cairns

The Indigenous art sector is facing a number of challenges, especially when skills development and skilled Indigenous personnel are at…

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