FOVA24’s ‘Creative Agency’ Summit will offer a day of talks, discussions, panels, and performances exploring the relevance of creativity to veterans, ultimately focusing on the importance of creative agency to foster a sense of culture, legacy, and resilience amongst veterans.
Where
Federation Hall, Victorian College of the Arts, 5/7-17 Grant St, Southbank VIC 3006
When
Saturday 23 March 2024, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Master of Ceremonies
Ruth Clare
Ruth Clare is a motivational keynote speaker, award-winning author, embodied speaking coach, performer, mental health and child voice activist, qualified scientist and expert in authenticity, resilience and change. In 2016 Clare published, ‘Enemy’, detailing her experience as the daughter of a conscripted Vietnam veteran.
ruthclare.com
The Runsheet
Morning Session
8:50 - 11:40
‘Creative Agency’ Introduction
Mark Johnston
ANVAM Chairman
Keynote Address
Alison McLaren
Department of Veteran Affairs
Creative Legacy ‘Music and War’
Mike O’Brien
Major General, Retd., CSC, MDA, BSC
Lunch and Makers Market
11:40 - 1:35
A makers market showcasing veteran entrepreneurs and artists will be staged outside Federation Hall VCA. Concurrently, at ANVAM’s gallery (312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank), veteran artist Aimee McCartney will be developing her work as part of the March to Art: Form Exhibition. Those attending the summit are encouraged to engage the market and to make the short trip to ANVAM to view Aimee’s work.
Artist in Residence
Aimee McCartney
Current serving Air Force, Visual Artist, Founder of Australian Aboriginal Art business ‘Luruk-In’
Afternoon Session
1:35 - 4:00
Creative Capability Panel
‘Arts in the Workplace’
Creative Culture Presentation
Video presentation
Featuring Richard Frankland Australian playwright, scriptwriter and musician
Creative Commerce
The Prince’s Trust
Showcasing veteran entrepreneurs