Sustainable Arts: Baguio’s creative festival is turning student artworks made from scrap into part of a wider push to reduce waste at public celebrations. Public Art: A Collingwood symposium will explore how art can connect communities and support local businesses, while a new Mexico City installation uses four giant slides to bring visitors together. Cultural Renewal: Nigeria’s restored National Arts Theatre is entering a new chapter as the Prof. Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. Regional Arts: Four California arts councils are joining forces for an exhibition on land, history and community; Georgia is also awarding more than $600,000 in grants to 80 organizations. Art Under Pressure: Canadian artists and galleries face steep US tariffs on artworks and materials, threatening cross-border trade. Heritage & Discovery: India is partnering with Google to digitize cultural collections, while Vatican restorers say Michelangelo used multi-headed brushes on the Sistine Chapel’s Last Judgment. Culture & Accountability: UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says Russell Brand’s conviction must prompt media and entertainment organizations to protect whistleblowers and confront power imbalances.