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    Learning self acceptance through street dance

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    Amelia Vu is a Vietnamese-Australian dancer, choreographer, videographer, and Artist in Residence at the Bowery Theatre.
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    Community art collective exhibits the heart of the West 

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    The non-profit community art collective, The Rest of Us, (T.R.O.U.), held an opening night to celebrate their new home in Footscray on Paisley St.
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    Profile: Veronica Perez

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    By Gary Lee When Veronica Perez started her venture into the fashion industry as a volunteer, she was quickly recognised for her acute sense of...
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    From graffiti in the West to the NGV

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    Explore the artistic journey of Reko Rennie at the Ian Potter Centre. Discover his unique style and the influence of Indigenous roots on his work.
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    How can we make the art industry more inclusive?

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    Making the art career more inclusive: breaking down the barriers faced by neurodivergent artists in exhibitions and competitions.
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    Secundum Artem: Sunshine Projection Gallery celebrating all-abilities art works

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    Secundum Artem is a collaborative exhibition that includes paintings, drawings, collages, sculptures, and digital works created by artists living with disabilities.
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    Five-year-old Westie wins art contest to exhibit with Ken Done at Australian Museum

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    Discover the incredible story of five-year-old Inara Wilson, the youngest winner in the National Fantastical Shark & Rays children's art competition.
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    Iridescence: celebrating beauty in the everyday

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    Local artist Chelsea Avila is hoping to inspire locals to find beauty in the ordinary with her new exhibition Iridescence.

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