Festival Craft: Trinidad and Tobago artisans are giving Diwali décor a local twist, combining traditional imagery with contemporary designs and tools such as CNC routers. Music: Chopin Competition winner Eric Lu is among eight international laureates performing at Beijing’s inaugural WAPA International Youth Arts Festival. Accountability: Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault convictions have renewed scrutiny of media employers and a culture that allowed concerns about his conduct to go unheard, prompting the BBC to reiterate its apology. Art for Recovery: Four paintings by Spokane artist Kathleen Gemberling Adkison are being sold to support families affected by wildfires, with all proceeds going to recovery efforts. Community: Deaf and hard-of-hearing campers at Oregon’s Camp Taloali find role models and a place to belong, with accessible activities designed around their needs. Ancient Art: Newly reported cave paintings in southern India have been preliminarily dated to about 5,000 years ago, offering a glimpse of communities in transition from hunting and gathering to early agriculture.