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CHArts festival now underway

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A large crowd of artists and art lovers gathered among the paintings at the opening of the 2026 CHArts exhibition in Smithton.

A month-long celebration of arts, heritage and community across Circular Head, opening with more than 150 entries at the Pop-Up Gallery in Smithton.

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