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festival of veterans arts

21 to 30 march 2025

Exhibitions

  • Variety Performance
    Variety Performance
    Sat, 29 Mar
    29 Mar 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Old Melburnians Memorial Hall, 60 Bromby St, Melbourne VIC 3141, Australia
    The FOVA25 Variety Performance showcases Veteran Community engagement with arts and culture through performance
  • Glass Documentary and Display
    Glass Documentary and Display
    Thu, 27 Mar
    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
  • FOVA Exhibition @ Victoria Barracks
    FOVA Exhibition @ Victoria Barracks
    Mon, 24 Mar
    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
  • Exhibition Launch & FOVA Reception
    Exhibition Launch & FOVA Reception
    Sat, 22 Mar
    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
  • Exhibition: 'March to Art: Together'
    Exhibition: 'March to Art: Together'
    Fri, 21 Mar
    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

Workshops

  • Mixed Media Workshop
    Mixed Media Workshop
    Fri, 28 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    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
  • Storytelling Workshop
    Storytelling Workshop
    Fri, 28 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    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
  • Glass Documentary and Display
    Glass Documentary and Display
    Thu, 27 Mar
    ANVAM
    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
  • Astrolandscape Photography Workshop
    Astrolandscape Photography Workshop
    Thu, 27 Mar
    ANVAM
    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
  • 'Launch Lab' Workshop with King's Trust Australia
    'Launch Lab' Workshop with King's Trust Australia
    Thu, 27 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    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
  • Painting Workshop
    Painting Workshop
    Thu, 27 Mar
    Victoria Barracks - Robertson Room
    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
  • Poetry Workshop
    Poetry Workshop
    Wed, 26 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    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
  • Dance Workshop
    Dance Workshop
    Wed, 26 Mar
    Victoria Barracks Melbourne
    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
  • Textiles Workshop
    Textiles Workshop
    Wed, 26 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    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
  • Printmaking Workshop
    Printmaking Workshop
    Tue, 25 Mar
    ANVAM
    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
  • Stained Glass Workshop
    Stained Glass Workshop
    Tue, 25 Mar
    Glaas Inc
    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
  • Glass Fusing Workshop
    Glass Fusing Workshop
    Mon, 24 Mar
    Glaas Inc
    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
  • Ceramic Tile Making Workshop
    Ceramic Tile Making Workshop
    Mon, 24 Mar
    Australian National Veterans Arts Museum
    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
  • Creating Engaging Social Media Content Workshop
    Creating Engaging Social Media Content Workshop
    Mon, 24 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    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
  • Painting Workshop
    Painting Workshop
    Mon, 24 Mar
    ANVAM
    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
  • Photography Workshop
    Photography Workshop
    Sun, 23 Mar
    Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre
    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
  • FOVA Summit
    FOVA Summit
    Sat, 22 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    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
  • Digital Photo Challenge
    Digital Photo Challenge
    Fri, 21 Mar
    Virtual Event
    21 Mar 2025, 5:00 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

Performances

  • Live Music at the Shrine
    Live Music at the Shrine
    Sun, 30 Mar
    Shrine of Remembrance
    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
  • Variety Performance
    Variety Performance
    Sat, 29 Mar
    Old Melburnians Memorial Hall
    29 Mar 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Old Melburnians Memorial Hall, 60 Bromby St, Melbourne VIC 3141, Australia
    The FOVA25 Variety Performance showcases Veteran Community engagement with arts and culture through performance
  • FOVA Summit
    FOVA Summit
    Sat, 22 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    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

Artist Talks

  • Storytelling Workshop
    Storytelling Workshop
    Fri, 28 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    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
  • Glass Documentary and Display
    Glass Documentary and Display
    Thu, 27 Mar
    ANVAM
    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
  • Waller House Tour
    Waller House Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 27 Mar
    Waller House
    27 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:30 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
  • 'Launch Lab' Workshop with King's Trust Australia
    'Launch Lab' Workshop with King's Trust Australia
    Thu, 27 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    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
  • Artist Talk with Dan Elborne
    Artist Talk with Dan Elborne
    Mon, 24 Mar
    ANVAM
    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
  • FOVA Summit
    FOVA Summit
    Sat, 22 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    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

Walks

  • Veterans Public Arts Trail
    Veterans Public Arts Trail
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 29 Mar
    (In front of James Squire) Melbourne CBD
    29 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
    (In front of James Squire) Melbourne CBD, 127 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, 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
  • Waller House Tour
    Waller House Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 27 Mar
    Waller House
    27 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:30 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
  • FOVA Family Colour Parade
    FOVA Family Colour Parade
    Sun, 23 Mar
    The Tan
    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
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ANVAM acknowledges Traditional Owners and Elders past and present. We acknowledge their continuing connection to country, community, art & culture.

ANVAM acknowledges the sacrifices made by all those who have served Australia on the land, on the sea and in the air, and their families.

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