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festival of veterans arts

21 to 30 march 2025

art exhibitions

Exhibitions

Fri, 21 Mar
Exhibition: 'March to Art: Together'
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21 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 29 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
ANVAM’s annual exhibition series, March to Art, returns to the gallery for the 8th time showcasing the theme of Together
Sat, 22 Mar
Exhibition Launch & FOVA Reception
RSVP
22 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
Official launch of the 'March to Art: Together' Exhibition and formal FOVA Reception, welcoming members of the Veteran Community to FOVA25
Mon, 24 Mar
FOVA Exhibition @ Victoria Barracks
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24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 28 Mar 2025, 3:00 pm
Victoria Barracks Melbourne, 256 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Attendees must have Victoria Barracks access (DCAC) to view exhibition
Thu, 27 Mar
Glass Documentary and Display
RSVP
27 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
'Let the Light Shine' film documentary unveils the rich history of Australian commemorative stained glass
Sat, 29 Mar
Variety Performance
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29 Mar 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Melbourne Grammar School, 355 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
The FOVA25 Variety Performance showcases Veteran Community engagement with arts and culture through performance
19 March - 13 April 2025
Home Front Exhibition
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19 March - 13 April 2025
Docklands, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
19 March - 13 April 2025 Library at The Dock Gallery

Workshops

Fri, 21 Mar
Digital Photo Challenge Launch
Virtual Event
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21 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Virtual Event
Official launch of the FOVA Digital Photo Challenge, hosted by Veterans Instameet. An open invitation for all age groups in the Veteran Community to join us for a self-led, national, virtual photographic challenge that will run from 5pm Friday 21 March to 5pm Friday 28 March 2025
Sat, 22 Mar
FOVA Summit
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
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22 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, enter via Slater St
Join us, and Summit hosts, Kat Baldwin & Steve Cotterill, for the Veteran Arts Community's annual national forum exploring contemporary themes across the community, and introducing artists exploring new and innovative fields
Sun, 23 Mar
Photography Workshop
Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre
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23 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre, 100 Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Photography Workshop hosted by Veterans Instameet
Mon, 24 Mar
Creating Engaging Social Media Content Workshop
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
Details
24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Learn tips and techniques to creating social media content that is engaging for your audience, led by Veteran Artist (Comedy), Jarryd Goundrey
Mon, 24 Mar
Painting Workshop
ANVAM
Details
24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Workshop to explore the art of painting, led by Veteran Artist (Painter), Jen Macfarlane
Mon, 24 Mar
Ceramic Tile Making Workshop
Australian National Veterans Arts Museum
Details
24 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Australian National Veterans Arts Museum, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Learn the techniques and tricks to create your own ceramic tiles
Mon, 24 Mar
Glass Fusing Workshop
Glaas Inc
Details
24 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Glaas Inc, 140 High St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
Glass Fusing Workshop to experience creating your own designs, hosted by Glaas Inc
Tue, 25 Mar
Stained Glass Workshop
Glaas Inc
Details
25 Mar 2025, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Glaas Inc, 140 High St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
Stained Glass Workshop hosted by Glaas Inc
Tue, 25 Mar
Printmaking Workshop
ANVAM
Details
25 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 26 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
Join Kat Rae and Kelly Manning for this two-day printmaking workshop, running from 10.30am to 4pm on 25 and 26 March
Wed, 26 Mar
Dance Workshop
Victoria Barracks Melbourne
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26 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Victoria Barracks Melbourne, 256 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Experience the joy of dancing at our beginner-friendly workshop, led by Tina Pham
Wed, 26 Mar
Textiles Workshop
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
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26 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Join us for a fun and creative workshop led by Veteran Artist, Sacha de Wit, in which you will design a stunning fabric flower to hang on your wall
Wed, 26 Mar
Poetry Workshop
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
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26 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Join the Veteran Community's Poet Laureate, Steve Cotterill, for an immersive poetry experience, exploring the art of words and creativity in a supportive environment
Thu, 27 Mar
'Launch Lab' Workshop with King's Trust Australia
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
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27 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
'Launch Lab' gives you the tools you need to make your business idea a reality while connecting you with like minded veterans and family members across Australia
Thu, 27 Mar
Painting Workshop
Victoria Barracks - Robertson Room
Details
27 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Victoria Barracks - Robertson Room, 256 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Workshop to explore the art of painting led by Veteran Artist (Painter), Anneke Jamison
Thu, 27 Mar
Astrolandscape Photography Workshop
ANVAM
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27 Mar 2025, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Astrolandscape Photography - Capturing the Cosmos with Chris Forden Learn how to capture the Milky Way and Astrolandscapes using digital cameras and learn how to edit your images using the latest versions of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
Thu, 27 Mar
Glass Documentary and Display
ANVAM
RSVP
27 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
'Let the Light Shine' film documentary unveils the rich history of Australian commemorative stained glass
Fri, 28 Mar
Storytelling Workshop
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
Details
28 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Join Ron Bradfield Jnr and Kat Rae in this interactive Storytelling Workshop
Fri, 28 Mar
Mixed Media Workshop
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
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28 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Explore the creation of mixed-media visual art in a workshop co-led by Sacha de Wit and Tanja Johnston

Performances

Sat, 22 Mar
FOVA Summit
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
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22 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, enter via Slater St
Join us, and Summit hosts, Kat Baldwin & Steve Cotterill, for the Veteran Arts Community's annual national forum exploring contemporary themes across the community, and introducing artists exploring new and innovative fields
Sat, 29 Mar
Variety Performance
Melbourne Grammar School
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29 Mar 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Melbourne Grammar School, 355 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
The FOVA25 Variety Performance showcases Veteran Community engagement with arts and culture through performance
Sun, 30 Mar
Live Music at the Shrine
Shrine of Remembrance
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30 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Shrine of Remembrance, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
ANVAM’s annual music event, Live Music at the Shrine, returns as part of FOVA25

Artist Talks

Sat, 22 Mar
FOVA Summit
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
Book Now
22 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, enter via Slater St
Join us, and Summit hosts, Kat Baldwin & Steve Cotterill, for the Veteran Arts Community's annual national forum exploring contemporary themes across the community, and introducing artists exploring new and innovative fields
Mon, 24 Mar
Artist Talk with Dan Elborne
ANVAM
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24 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
Hear from Veteran Artist (ceramics), Dan Elborne, about his Melbourne-based arts practice
Thu, 27 Mar
'Launch Lab' Workshop with King's Trust Australia
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
Book Now
27 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
'Launch Lab' gives you the tools you need to make your business idea a reality while connecting you with like minded veterans and family members across Australia
Multiple Dates
Thu, 27 Mar
Waller House Tour
Waller House
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27 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Waller House, 9-9A Crown Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Waller House, an iconic Melbourne property and the home of Christian and Napier Waller
Thu, 27 Mar
Glass Documentary and Display
ANVAM
RSVP
27 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
'Let the Light Shine' film documentary unveils the rich history of Australian commemorative stained glass
Fri, 28 Mar
Storytelling Workshop
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
Details
28 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Join Ron Bradfield Jnr and Kat Rae in this interactive Storytelling Workshop

Walks

Sun, 23 Mar
FOVA Family Colour Parade
The Tan
RSVP
23 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Tan, Kings Domain Gardens, Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Join us for our inaugural FOVA Family Colour Parade! This family-friendly event is an opportunity to join current and ex-serving ADF members, families, colleagues and the community in celebrating the Veteran Community while enjoying a music-filled walk around The Tan
Multiple Dates
Tue, 25 Mar
Veterans Public Arts Trail
ANVAM
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25 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
The Veterans Public Arts Trail is the world's only exploration of veteran art of its kind The trail explores veteran art installations around Melbourne that showcase the artistic contribution of the Veteran Community to Melbourne’s built environment
Multiple Dates
Thu, 27 Mar
Waller House Tour
Waller House
Book Now
27 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Waller House, 9-9A Crown Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Waller House, an iconic Melbourne property and the home of Christian and Napier Waller

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