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festival of veterans arts

21 to 30 march 2025

art exhibitions

Exhibitions

Fri, 21 Mar
Exhibition - March to Art: Together (ANVAM)
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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.
Sat, 22 Mar
Launch - March to Art: Together Exhibition & 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, together with the FOVA Reception welcoming members of the Veteran Community to FOVA25.
Mon, 24 Mar
Victoria Barracks FOVA Exhibition
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24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am
Victoria Barracks Melbourne, 256 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Must have VBM access 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
Location is TBD
The FOVA25 Variety Performance showcases many of the ways the Veteran Community engages with arts and culture through performance. The Variety Performance is an opportunity for anyone in the Veteran Community to try the performance they've long wanted to, but never had the opportunity.

Workshops

Fri, 21 Mar
Launch - Digital Photo Challenge (Veterans Instameet)
https://www.veteransinstameet.com/
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21 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
https://www.veteransinstameet.com/
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 from 21 Mar, 5:00 pm – 28 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm
Sat, 22 Mar
FOVA Summit
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
Details
22 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, enter via Slater St
A day of education and celebration in the Veterans Arts Community.
Sun, 23 Mar
Workshop - Photography (Veterans Instameet)
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
Workshop - Painting (Jen Macfarlane)
ANVAM
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24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Workshop to explore painting led by Veteran Artist (Painter), Jen Macfarlane
Mon, 24 Mar
Workshop - Creating Engaging Social Media Content (Jarryd Goundrey)
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
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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
Mon, 24 Mar
Workshop - Ceramic Tile (Dan Elborne)
Australian National Veterans Arts Museum
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24 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Australian National Veterans Arts Museum, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Mon, 24 Mar
Workshop - Glass Fusing (Glaas Inc)
Glaas Inc
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24 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Glaas Inc, 140 High St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
Glass Fusing Workshop to experience creating your own designs that will be fused in a glass kiln
Tue, 25 Mar
Workshop - Stained Glass (Glaas Inc)
Glaas Inc
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25 Mar 2025, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Glaas Inc, 140 High St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
Stained Glass Workshop hosted by Glaas Inc
Tue, 25 Mar
Workshop - Printmaking (Kat Rae & Kelly Manning)
ANVAM
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25 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 26 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
Pressing Possibilities: Tetra Pak Collagraph Plate Making & Printing. Join Kat Rae and Kelly Manning for this 2 day printmaking workshop.
Wed, 26 Mar
Workshop - Dance (Tina Pham-Van)
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! Get ready to learn some exciting dance routines and have a great time with fellow dance enthusiasts.
Wed, 26 Mar
Workshop - Poetry (Steve Cotterill)
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 Communities Poet Laureate, Steve Cotterill, for an immersive poetry experience at the Australian Nurses Memorial Centre. Explore the art of words and creativity in a supportive environment.
Thu, 27 Mar
Workshop - 'Launch Lab' (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 idea a reality while connecting you with like minded veterans and family members across Australia.
Thu, 27 Mar
Workshop - Painting (Anneke Jamison)
Victoria Barracks - Robertson Room
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27 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Victoria Barracks - Robertson Room, 256 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Workshop to explore painting led by Veteran Artist (Painter), Anneke Jamison
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
Workshop - Storytelling (Ron Bradfield Jnr & Kat Rae)
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
Book Now
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
Workshop - Mixed Media (Sacha de Wit & Tanja Johnston)
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 mix-media visual art in a workshop co-led by Sacha de Wit and Tanja Johnston
26th March, time is TBD
Workshop - Textiles (Sacha de Wit)
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
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26th March, time is TBD
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Led by Veteran Artist (Texiles), Sacha de Wit

Performances

Sat, 22 Mar
FOVA Summit
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
Details
22 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, enter via Slater St
A day of education and celebration in the Veterans Arts Community.
Sat, 29 Mar
Variety Performance
Location is TBD
Book Now
29 Mar 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location is TBD
The FOVA25 Variety Performance showcases many of the ways the Veteran Community engages with arts and culture through performance. The Variety Performance is an opportunity for anyone in the Veteran Community to try the performance they've long wanted to, but never had the opportunity.
Sun, 30 Mar
FOVA Live Music at the Shrine
Shrine of Remembrance
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30 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Shrine of Remembrance, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
ANVAM’s annual music event, Live Music at the Shrine returns in March

Artist Talks

Sat, 22 Mar
FOVA Summit
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
Details
22 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, enter via Slater St
A day of education and celebration in the Veterans Arts Community.
Mon, 24 Mar
Artist Talk (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
Workshop - 'Launch Lab' (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 idea a reality while connecting you with like minded veterans and family members across Australia.
Thu, 27 Mar
Waller House Tour
Ivanhoe
Multiple Dates
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27 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Ivanhoe, 9 Crown Rd, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Take a behind the scenes tour of Waller House, an iconic Melbourne property and 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
Workshop - Storytelling (Ron Bradfield Jnr & Kat Rae)
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
Book Now
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 with current and ex-serving ADF members, families, colleagues and the community celebrating the Veteran Community while enjoying Melbourne’s weather in a music filled walk around The Tan.
Tue, 25 Mar
Veterans Public Arts Trail
ANVAM
Multiple Dates
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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 worlds only outdoor trail of veterans arts. The trail explores public art by veterans and showcases the contribution of the veteran community to Melbourne’s built environment through the arts.
Thu, 27 Mar
Waller House Tour
Ivanhoe
Multiple Dates
Book Now
27 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Ivanhoe, 9 Crown Rd, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Take a behind the scenes tour of Waller House, an iconic Melbourne property and home of Christian and Napier Waller.

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