ANVAM is a national cultural institution, Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) and veteran-led charity, that enhances and strengthens the wellbeing of the veteran community through facilitated arts engagement programs, projects and collaborations.

Charity

ANVAM (Australian National Veterans Arts Museum) is a registered charity dedicated to veteran community health and wellbeing through the arts.

“By sharing stories, new experiences, tears and concerns with like-minded peers, individuals are assisted in reconnecting with their families, the community and the workforce.”

- ADM David Johnston AC RAN, Chief of Defence Force

“The act of creating is non judgemental, it has a power to it that sees you when you feel invisible, embraces you when you’re alone... self-exploration through creativity allows you to untether the chains of negative emotions that you hold so tightly.“

- Ben McNeil, Veteran Artist

FOVA25

The Festival of Veterans Arts (FOVA) will take place from March 21st to 30th, 2025. This annual event celebrates the creative talents of veterans and aims to showcase their artistic expressions across various mediums, including visual arts, music, theatre, and literature.

www.fova.org.au
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Exhibitions and Events

ANVAM provides the veteran artist community with opportunities to exhibit and showcase work and, in doing so, bring veteran community stories to the Australian public and internationally. This includes award-winning exhibitions, events and curated collections.

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Veterans Public Arts Trail

Join us for a walk in Melbourne to view the world’s only walking trail of public art by veterans.

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Support ANVAM

Show your support for the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum and featured artists by purchasing merchandise.

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Facilitated Arts Programs

ANVAM provides arts engagement programs. Arts programs are diverse and support individuals needs, including emotional, physical, mental and social wellbeing. Designed and led by ANVAM arts facilitators, and supported by veteran arts peer mentors.

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310 St Kilda Road

The former Repatriation Clinic at 310 St Kilda Road is the proposed national veterans arts and cultural institution. This heritage site will become a hub for community engagement and arts-based wellbeing, featuring public galleries, mixed-use spaces, visual and performance studios, offices, and facilities for artist-in-residence.

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