Festival Of Veterans Arts

21 - 30 march 2025

talks - walks - performances - exhibitions - workshops

The annual Festival of Veterans Arts (FOVA) celebrates the creativity of the Veteran Community across the full spectrum of the arts, including visual arts, music, performance, literature, and more.

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Upcoming Events

Exhibition - March to Art: Together (ANVAM)
Fri, 21 Mar
21 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 29 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
21 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 29 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
ANVAM’s annual exhibition series, March to Art, returns to the gallery for the 8th time.
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Launch - Digital Photo Challenge (Veterans Instameet)
Fri, 21 Mar
21 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
21 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
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
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FOVA Summit
Sat, 22 Mar
22 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
22 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
A day of education and celebration in the Veterans Arts Community.
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Launch - March to Art: Together Exhibition & FOVA Reception
Sat, 22 Mar
22 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
22 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Official launch of the March to Art: Together exhibition, together with the FOVA Reception welcoming members of the Veteran Community to FOVA25.
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FOVA Family Colour Parade
Sun, 23 Mar
23 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
23 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.
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Workshop - Photography (Veterans Instameet)
Sun, 23 Mar
23 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
23 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Photography Workshop hosted by Veterans Instameet
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Workshop - Painting (Jen Macfarlane)
Mon, 24 Mar
24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Workshop to explore painting led by Veteran Artist (Painter), Jen Macfarlane
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Workshop - Creating Engaging Social Media Content (Jarryd Goundrey)
Mon, 24 Mar
24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Learn tips and techniques to creating social media content that is engaging for your audience
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Victoria Barracks FOVA Exhibition
Mon, 24 Mar
24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am
24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am
Must have VBM access to view exhibition
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Artist Talk (Dan Elborne)
Mon, 24 Mar
24 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
24 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Hear from Veteran Artist (ceramics), Dan Elborne, about his Melbourne based arts practice.
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Workshop - Ceramic Tile (Dan Elborne)
Mon, 24 Mar
24 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
24 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Workshop - Glass Fusing (Glaas Inc)
Mon, 24 Mar
24 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
24 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Glass Fusing Workshop to experience creating your own designs that will be fused in a glass kiln
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Workshop - Stained Glass (Glaas Inc)
Tue, 25 Mar
25 Mar 2025, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
25 Mar 2025, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Stained Glass Workshop hosted by Glaas Inc
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Workshop - Printmaking (Kat Rae & Kelly Manning)
Tue, 25 Mar
25 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 26 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
25 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 26 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
Pressing Possibilities: Tetra Pak Collagraph Plate Making & Printing. Join Kat Rae and Kelly Manning for this 2 day printmaking workshop.
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Multiple Dates
Veterans Public Arts Trail
Tue, 25 Mar
25 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
25 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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.
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Workshop - Dance (Tina Pham-Van)
Wed, 26 Mar
26 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
26 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.
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Workshop - Poetry (Steve Cotterill)
Wed, 26 Mar
26 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
26 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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.
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Workshop - 'Launch Lab' (King's Trust Australia)
Thu, 27 Mar
27 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
27 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
'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.
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Thank you to our sponsors and supporters

We want to express our gratitude to our sponsors and supporters. Your generosity, encouragement and belief in our mission have played a vital role in helping ANVAM empower and celebrate veteran creatives and artists, and support our Veteran Community.

Without your support, we would not be where we are today. Thank you!

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