Exhibitions & Events.
Melbourne Defence Ball 2024
Melbourne Defence Ball 2024
The Melbourne Defence Ball Committee invites you to the 20th annual Melbourne Defence Ball. The event will be held at the Melbourne Town Hall.
Join us for a truly memorable evening, indulge in a sumptuous three course meal and immerse yourself in the captivating live entertainment that will grace the stage throughout the evening.
The theme for the evening is 'TBA' allowing us all to pay tribute to those who have served our nation with unwavering dedication. Don't miss this extraordinary event.
Date
Saturday 16 November 2024 7:00 PM - 11:59 PM (UTC+10)
Melbourne Town Hall
90-120 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tickets on sale through Trybooking
Dress: Service Mess Dress
Black Tie/ Formal
Storytime with Jackie Case ‘With a little sprinkle of courage’
Jackie Case — Storytime — ‘With a little sprinkle of courage’
Storytelling and Artmaking
FOVA - March to Art: Form
Exhibition Open to the Public :
Tuesdays: 10am - 4pm
Thursdays: 10am - 4pm
(Exhibition may be viewed outside of these times by appointment. Please contact us at info@anvam.org.au)
ANVAM’s annual art exhibition, March to Art, will be staged during the inaugural Festival Of Veterans Arts (FOVA24), through to Anzac Day, 25 April 2024. Exhibition details.
ANVAM’s annual exhibition series, March to Art, returns for the seventh time.
Successive March to Art exhibitions explored a theme drawn from the veteran community. Previous themes include Identity, Community, Narratives, Place, Voice, Create, and now Form!
This 2024 March to Art: Form (M2A24) exhibition features artists from the veteran community responding to shape, texture, colour, and object , including concepts involving physicality, embodiment, formality, structure and arrangement.
WHERE: ANVAM Gallery, 312 St Kilda Road, SOUTHBANK
M2A24 will be Officially Launched on Thursday 21 March 5.30 for 6.00 pm -8pm
This is a public event, no RSVP is required
Curatorial Team
Tanja Johnston
Pam Bain
Artists
Mike Falconer
Caren Florance
Vicki Hallett
Rick Harwood
Susan Hutchinson
Phil Johns
Marie-Louise Jones
Aimee McCartney
Karri McPherson
Cath Rushbrook
Anna Taylor
Michael Armstrong
Richard Barrett
Kate Bird
Zach Briggs
Steven Bryant
Michelle Carr
Bill Charlton
Dylan Conway
Kerry Corney
Steven Cotterill
Lauren Curtis
When & Where
Location:
312 St Kilda Road, Southbank Google Map
When:
Exhibition Open to the Public :
Tuesdays: 10am - 4pm
Thursdays: 10am - 4pm
(Exhibition may be viewed outside of these times by appointment. Please contact us at info@anvam.org.au)
FOVA - Live Music
Live music in the Shrine of Remembrance courtyard, see an eclectic display of performances from veteran musicians, bring a picnic and enjoy the afternoon!
Entry is free and open to the public!
FOVA - Summit
FOVA24’s ‘Creative Agency’ Summit will offer a day of talks, discussions, panels, and performances exploring the relevance of creativity to veterans, ultimately focusing on the importance of creative agency to foster a sense of culture, legacy, and resilience amongst veterans.
Persona Exhibition Queensland Tour - Brisbane
A collaboration between ANVAM, photographer Michael Christofas and the Veteran Arts Community, Persona showcases portraits of veteran artists within their creative spaces. Persona has been designed across three formats; a touring exhibition, an online showcase, and a hardcover titled Persona: Contemporary Veterans Artists: Volume 1.
With the support of the Queensland Government the touring exhibition, curated by Tanja Johnston, has travelled Queensland’s coast during 2023/24. These include stops at The Oasis Townsville and the Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns. Hosted by the Queensland Maritime Museum, is the final opportunity to view the exhibition on the current tour.
Melbourne Defence Ball 2023
Melbourne Defence Ball 2023
The Melbourne Defence Ball Commitee invites you to the 19th annual Melbourne Defence Ball. The event will be held at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park.
Join us for a truly memorable evening, indulge in a sumptuous three course meal and immerse yourself in the captivating live entertainment that will grace the stage throughout the evening.
The theme for the evening is 'Remember' allowing us all to pay tribute to those who have served our nation with unwavering dedication. Don't miss this extraordinary event.
Tickets on sale through Trybooking
Dress: Service Mess Dress
Black Tie/ Formal
Persona Exhibition Queensland Tour - Cairns
Persona: Contemporary Veteran Artists will tour to North Queensland later this year and Brisbane in 2024, with the support of the Queensland Government.
Persona will feature at the following venues:
The Oasis, Townsville, Oct 9 - 27
Launch Event on Tuesday October 10
Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns, Nov 10 - Dec 10
Launch Event on Friday November 10
Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane, Feb 2 - Mar 3
Launch Event on Saturday February 3
We are excited to share more of Persona in locations with a strong veteran arts community presence. Please save the dates and stay tuned as we provide more information closer to the events.
Persona - "the aspect of someones character that is presented to or perceived by others’
Persona is an ongoing photographic series that challenges public and subject perceptions of veterans as artists that began in late 2017. The series documents and supports notions of identity and transition in the growing Australian veteran arts community.
All are contemporary current and former members of Australia’s military services or family members who all identify as veteran artists.
Persona showcases individual portraits of the veteran artist within the context of their space; a making space, a reflective space, a safe space. What commences as a personal curiosity in veteran artists has evolved into a cathartic experience for all involved.
Persona is grounded in relationship that reveal alternative self, identity and truth.
Curator: Tanja Johnston
Photographer: Michael Christofas
Author: Gabriel Holmes
Sponsors:
Corporate Partner
Sponsor
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Persona Exhibition Queensland Tour - Townsville
Persona: Contemporary Veteran Artists will tour to North Queensland later this year and Brisbane in 2024, with the support of the Queensland Government.
Persona will feature at the following venues:
The Oasis, Townsville, Oct 9 - 27
Launch Event on Tuesday October 10
Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns, Nov 10 - Dec 10
Launch Event on Friday November 10
Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane, Feb 2 - Mar 3
Launch Event on Saturday February 3
We are excited to share more of Persona in locations with a strong veteran arts community presence. Please save the dates and stay tuned as we provide more information closer to the events.
Persona - "the aspect of someones character that is presented to or perceived by others’
Persona is an ongoing photographic series that challenges public and subject perceptions of veterans as artists that began in late 2017. The series documents and supports notions of identity and transition in the growing Australian veteran arts community.
All are contemporary current and former members of Australia’s military services or family members who all identify as veteran artists.
Persona showcases individual portraits of the veteran artist within the context of their space; a making space, a reflective space, a safe space. What commences as a personal curiosity in veteran artists has evolved into a cathartic experience for all involved.
Persona is grounded in relationship that reveal alternative self, identity and truth.
Curator: Tanja Johnston
Photographer: Michael Christofas
Author: Gabriel Holmes
Sponsors:
Corporate Partner
Sponsor
Sponsor
The ADF to V of Creative Conversations
An evening of performances, visual art and conversations about creativity, the arts and the veteran community.
On Wednesday 6 September, from 5.15pm for 5.30pm to 7:30pm, the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) is hosting 'The ADF to V of Creative Conversations at Parliament House, Canberra.
We welcome you to book for the event via Eventbrite
Creative Conversations builds on over ten years of ANVAM's work across the current and ex-serving veteran community promoting the arts, showcasing veterans arts and supporting veterans to pursue their creative ambitions. The program includes a range of visual and performing arts mediums, delivered by current and ex-serving members of the ADF, with service back to and including the Vietnam War.
Australian Army veterans, Luke Gosling OAM MP, member for Solomon, and Mark Johnston, Chairman and Director of ANVAM, will co-host the evening, which will be MC'd by current Royal Australian Navy veteran, Claire Baldwin.
A group photo will be taken at 5pm on Queen's Terrace, as well as photo's throughout the evening.
For enquiries about the event please email info@anvam.org.au
Jarryd Goundrey: Farewell Vanilla Slice Australian Tour
Jarryd Goundrey - Farewell Vanilla Slice Australian Tour
Jarryd Goundrey is Australia's Least Decorated Soldier.
After serving in the Australian Army for seven years as an infantry soldier and then leaving to work in a restaurant as a decorated chef, Jarryd is now on the road, hustling as a comedian. One of the biggest loves in his life is a country bakery and a true-blue Aussie Vanilla Slice.
He has since been diagnosed with a stomach condition that forces him to give up dairy altogether. So, he is packing up his things and touring the country, looking for Australia's best Vanilla Slice while entertaining the masses.
Jarryd has amassed over 17 million views online for his storytelling and military humour, has a top 100 Podcast, and is a regular at all the comedy clubs across Australia.
His show Incoming sold out its run at the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF), and his show Good Lord! Sold out the Adelaide Fringe and MICF in 2023.
Book tickets: www.jarrydgoundrey.com/shows
Persona - Warrnambool RSL
Warrnambool RSL & the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) invite you to join us for an evening of connection, laughter, education & fun.
The evening will showcase Persona - a photographic exhibition & publication that highlights veteran artists in their creative spaces. It includes a 2 course dinner & veteran artist’s chat with comedian Jarryd Goundrey & artist Tony Tomkinson who are both featured in Persona, & local photographer James Mepham.
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Touring this year, Persona is fresh from the book launch at Kirribilli House where His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley, as joint patrons, hosted an afternoon tea in recognition of ANVAM and the exhibition.
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“Inspiring to see how art has helped many to express their feelings, fears & dreams for the future.” His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd)
ANVAM is a national cultural institution, Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) and veteran-led charity, enhancing and strengthening the wellbeing of the veteran community through facilitated arts engagement programs, projects & collaborations.
This event will be held at the Warrnambool RSL:
Thursday 3rd August
5.30pm to 9.30pm
$35 per head which includes,
2 x course meal
Art displays
Photography display
Comedian: Jarryd Goundrey
Artist: Tony Tomkinson
Photographer: James Mepham
Bookings: Warrnambool RSL Phone: 03 5562 4634
For further information email – secretary@warrnamboolrsl.org
All are welcome.
Veterans Public Arts Trail
Veterans Public Art Trail led by ANVAM Director Mark Johnston
Saturday July 29, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meet at 127 Russell St, Melbourne. Corner of Russell and Lt Collins St.
Tour will conclude at the former Repatriation Clinic.
Running for 2 hours and 30 minutes in a group of 20
First release tickets: Thursday 6 July, 12pm
Second release tickets: Saturday 8 July, 10am
Free Event: Bookings required
Attendance Limit: 20
The Veterans Public Art Trail aims to highlight the contribution of the veteran community to Melbourne’s built environment by showcasing the range of public art by veterans.
The works include 3D sculptures and 2D murals as well as buildings designed or sponsored by veterans as artists, architects and arts patrons.
Led by ANVAM Chairman and Director, Mark Johnston, the veterans public art walking trail will follow a four kilometre path over approximately 2.5 hours, from 127 Russell St and down St Kilda Rd, concluding at the former Repatriation Clinic. During the trail the host will draw attention to approximately 20 public artworks and buildings by 20 different members of the veteran community. The tour will also touch on sites of historical significance to the military and veteran community.
Conversation will be encouraged between arts trail participants in the periods between encounters with public art.
The trail host will draw attention to over 20 public artworks and buildings by more than 20 members of the veteran community. The trail showcases a selection of a broader collection of works by artists who all have a shared connection through their military service and their engagement in the arts.
Veterans Public Arts Trail
Veterans Public Art Trail led by ANVAM Director Mark Johnston
April 29, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meet at 200 Little Collins St, Melbourne, Vic (Council Offices entry)
Free Event: Bookings required
Attendance Limit: Less than 50
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/ahf_event/veterans-public-art-trail/This event aims to highlight the contribution of the veteran community to Melbourne’s built environment through the range of public art by veterans.
The works include 3D sculptures and 2D murals as well as buildings designed or sponsored by veterans as artists, architects and arts patrons.
Led by ANVAM Chairman and Director, Mark Johnston, the veterans public art walking trail will follow a 4 km path over approximately 2.5 hours, from Little Collins St and down St Kilda Rd, concluding at the former Repatriation Clinic. During the trail the host will draw attention to approximately 20 public artworks and buildings by approximately 20 different members of the veteran community. The tour will also touch on sites of historical significance to the military and veteran community.
Conversation will be encouraged between arts trail participants in the periods between encounters with public art.
Gary Ramage War In Ukraine
The Consequence of War - A photography exhibition by Gary Ramage.
Open Tuesday and Thursday 12.00pm - 4.30pm during May.
Exhibition Statement:
In 2022 I travelled to Ukraine. The purpose of travelling to an active war zone was to document the tragedy of war through photography. I wanted to make pictures that would show the struggle of the people of Ukraine. Having decided not to compete with the major media outlets I removed the stress of filing to deadlines, and gave myself complete control of the assignment.
Having to self-fund the project was a financial strain but one I felt needed to be done. More than 100 years after Sir George Hubert Wilkins MC and Frank Hurley captured their photographs of WW1, I continue to fulfil an ongoing commitment to telling stor through my photography. There is no glamour or glory in war - just death, destruction, and sadness.
Over a 30-year career, I have seen the worst side of humanity and I feel very lucky that my passion and childhood hobby continue to drive me and enable me to make photographs that tell a story every day.
About Gary Ramage
PhotographerGary Ramage is one of Australia’s leading photojournalists who has more than 31 years experience in the media industry.
Gary has documented conflicts all over the world, including Somalia, Bougainville, Bosnia, Kosovo, East Timor, Iraq, Afghanistan, Philippines and Ukraine.
Gary’s work has been exhibited nationally and his photographs have been acquired by the Australian War Memorial and Australia’s Parliament House for their permanent collections.
In 2013/2014 he was appointed as the Australian War Memorial’s Official War Photographer.
Gary has won three Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism. In 2012 Gary won the Walkley Award for broadcast camera work. In 2015 he was awarded Press Photographer of the Year and Photograph of The Year.
In 2019 Gary was selected as a finalist in the Moran Contemporary Photography competition.
In 2020, Gary won the Australian War Memorial’s Napier Waller Art Prize Peoples Choice Award.
https://garyramage.com
M2A Upcoming: Jarryd Goundrey presents ‘Good Lord!’
Comedian Jarryd Goundrey has one square metre of land in Scotland making him a Lord, but he identifies more as a peasant.
After serving in the Australian Army for seven years as an Infantry soldier and then leaving that to work in a restaurant as a decorated chef(!), Jarryd is now on the road hustling as a comedian.
Show Tickets - M2A event Saturday 8 April
His show Incoming sold out its run at the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and he returns this year on 30 March to 23 April to entertain again.
Supported by Kara Robinson
Originally hailing from the highlands of Papua New Guinea, Kara Robinson popped up on the comedy scene last year and is making a name for herself. After a career in the army and as a pilot, Kara was a QLD Raw State Finalist and Runner Up at The Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival Laughable Comp.
March to Art: Create
This year’s ANVAM March to Art exhibition investigates the theme, Create. Create explores the act of artmaking, developing friendships, curiosity, and calm, and venturing to imagine something new.
Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre - Persona Exhibition
Persona is a commemorative project raising awareness of the cultural and creative engagements of Australian contemporary veteran artists.
A collaborative project with photographer Michael Christofas and the veteran arts community, Persona is supported by a Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grant
Launching at 10am on Friday 24 February with an introduction by featured veteran artist Kat Rae, the photographic exhibition runs from Friday February 24 to Sunday March 5 and is open daily from 10am to 2pm. View veteran artists photographed in their creative space.
From the Bright Art Gallery & Cultural Centre
“Bright RSL has its Centenary this year. The Bright Art Gallery will host an exhibition by ANVAM situated in Melbourne, titled PERSONA. The Bright Art Gallery is honoured to be the first regional gallery to host an ANVAM travelling exhibition!”
Persona Exhibition Launch: Online
Join the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum in launching the online component of the Persona exhibition. Beginning in 2017, Persona represents an ongoing collaboration between ANVAM, photographer Michael Christofas and the veteran arts community. Persona showcases portraits of veteran artists within the context of their creative spaces.
Book Launch: 'A Wind of Bitter Tears' by Roger Marsh
"Set against the backdrop of the chaos of Army life and combat operations in Afghanistan, A Wind of Bitter Tears is a story of the price of honour and the fearful effects of the abuse of power." - Echo Books
Register here to join author and veteran, Roger Marsh, at the launch of 'A Wind of Bitter Tears', his sequel to 'Echoes in the Wind', 2018.
Hosted by the ANVAM team, the evening will feature presentations from Roger Marsh, Lieutenant Colonel Kristy Hudson, as well as providing the opportunity for a Q&A, book sales and signings.
www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-a-wind-of-bitter-tears-by-roger-marsh-tickets-443784309817
Government House Open Day (weather permitting)
An opportunity to explore one of Canberra‘s most iconic residences and learn about the Governor Generals patronages through various displays and demonstrations
Connect and engage with the Veteran Arts Community. ANVAM will showcase Persona portraits alongside Michael Armstrong’s Voices of Veterans project. Meet veteran artists including current serving members of ADFCAA.
ANVAM promotes healthy lifestyle awareness. Eat Well (Nutrition), is the key focus for this year's Veterans' Health Week.
Veterans Film Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the Veterans Film Festival, a four-day program at Hoyts and The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) in the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, Sydney which will not only see features and documentary, shorts and animation by and about veterans, but also host a Masterclass with legendary Director Bruce Beresford , an art exhibition featuring work from veteran artist Michael Armstrong and Persona, the latest exhibition from ANVAM, and world and Australian premieres of films for, by and about Veterans, or veteran-themed stories. Book tickets at www.veteransfilmfestival.com
Incoming by Jarryd Goundrey (A March to Art event)
Veteran Artist - Jarryd Goundrey, Comedian
Incoming - featuring Jarryd Goundrey
Jarryd Goundrey spent the first half of his adult life as an Infantry soldier in the Army. After years cutting his teeth in the Melbourne comedy circuit and the national scene, he presents his debut Comedy Festival show.
Rock4RnR - Rock for Reflection & Remembrance (A March to Art event)
Join us for March to Art on Sunday 13 March at Rock4RnR (Rock for Reflection and Remembrance). A free, family & community event at the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve and Education Courtyard - 2pm - 8pm.
Live music, food vans & free family activities by RSL Victoria including face painting, giant Jenga, giant chess & connect four. View veteran artwork & enjoy performances by the @rock4rnr veteran-led collective.
Live music from 2pm-8pm.
Event Sponsored by Creative Victoria
Proudly supported by Shrine of Remembrance, RSL Victoria & Open Arms - Veterans & Families.
Artwork: Kat Rae, ‘Psychedelic Burka Road’ (detail), 2020, digital image & Jos Valdman, ‘R4RnR logo’ design
March to Art: Voice
MARCH TO ART
ANVAM’s annual exhibition series returns for the fifth time in March - May 2022 with ‘VOICE’
Curator: Tanja Johnston
Exhibition Open:
Thursdays: Midday - 7pm
Sundays: Midday - 4pm
(or by prior appointment)
March to Art : Voice highlights new & innovative works & projects from across the veteran community.
Through various creative mediums veterans elevate, affirm & contribute LIVED experience perspectives & STORYTELLING to the collective understanding of the Veteran Arts COMMUNITY VOICE.
Exhibiting artists
Mike Armstrong in collaboration with Mick Cook & Kris Kerehona
Steve Brewer in collaboration with Dominik Kul & Mike Godfrey
Glenn Buesnel-May in collaboration with Janine Mitchell
Steve Cotterill
Zak Critsilis
Dan Elborne
Jarryd Goundrey
Vicki Hallett
Jack McLain
JackTar Collective a collaboration with Michael Currie, Sergio Capozzi, Thomas Kunyoul Lee, Byron McLoughlin, Dean Robinson
Kat Rae
Rock4RnR Collective
WaveRiders Collective in collaboration with AVOB & supporters
A total of 62 artists are represented in March to Art: Voice
Sponsors:
Corporate Partner
March to Art: Place
March to Art is ANVAM’s annual exhibition of art by veterans and family members.
Place – a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
To create this exhibition, living veteran photographers and their families ventured into the world equipped with today’s digital technology to photograph the places that inspire and matter to them: somewhere lived, encountered, remembered or imagined.
From everyday photographs to software-finished images, the exhibition presents places as varied as the photographers’ practices, rendered in often highly personal and artful ways. The curatorial ambition for the show is simply to give audiences different apertures through which to see and discover shared meaning in all manner of places.
Curated – Bruce Copland
Mentor – Tanja Johnston (Head of Arts Programs)
Exhibiting Artists:
Maria Augustus-Dunn & Brad Dunn
Mathew Bell
Ken Bullman
Matt Burgess
Nathan Breakwell
Chad Dobbs
Warrick Eady
Kris Kerehona
Tracey Nearmy
Kris O’Brien-Sutherland
Scott Perrin
Kathryn Rae
Priscilla Reid-Loynes
Elena Rowland
Beau Smith
Mark Toogood
Jon Tubby
Jan Wallace
Sponsors
March to Art: Narratives
Narratives – Stories of events or experiences, real or imagined.
From prehistoric mark-making to contemporary creative practices, art and storytelling have a long association in human experience.
ANVAM’s Narratives exhibition is founded on the belief that veteran artists belong to a creative tradition of storytelling emanating from their encounter with some aspect of historical or contemporary military service. Whether a story is personal and never told before – or part of a long-standing narrative from national military heritage – veteran artists today are uniquely placed to inherit creative veteran traditions and express their own stories to all generations.
March to Art: Narratives features contemporary art work by fourteen artists, including commissioned works responding to the creative life and enduring art practice of veteran artist Guy Warren, a celebrated painter and national treasure now working in his sixth decade.
Curated by Bruce Copland.
Exhibiting Artists:
Guy Warren* AM
Rosslyn Braithwaite – Commissioned artist
Cassandra Brooker – Commissioned artist
Craig Rohse – Commissioned artist
Jonathon Telcher – Commissioned artist
Su Baker* AM
Rory Cushnahan
James Farquharson
Barham Ferguson
Kim Herringe
Freya Jobbins
Karen McFadzen
Ben Pullin
Rowan Story AM RFD
* Works courtesy of Nicholas Thompson Gallery, Collingwood
Image: Guy Warren ‘Watching’ – 2007 (detail) acrylic on canvas 52 x 71 cm courtesy of Nicholas Thompson Gallery
Territory Tribute (IVAE 18)
The inaugural International Veterans Art Exhibition (IVAE18) showcases art by 18 veterans from seven nations. IVAE18 was originally displayed by the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) alongside the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 from 20th to 27th October 2018 to both highlight and advance the universal engagement of veterans in the arts.
Veterans from all participating Invictus Games nations were invited to submit artworks, along with an overview of their service, to the inaugural international
exhibition. Following a curatorial selection process works by veterans from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Poland, Ukraine, United Kingdom and United States were chosen for IVAE18.
The curatorial process sought to showcase the diversity and richness of veterans arts. The exhibition showcases veteran stories through a range of mediums and service experience. The cultural diversity of veterans art is on display in IVAE18 with veterans bringing to their work their lived experiences of service including national pride, military service, post military experiences, creative processes and much more.
In developing IVAE18, ANVAM sought to be a leader in creating a global movement to unite and support veterans and families through arts engagement; to recognise and empower veterans through their stories; and create an enduring legacy highlighting the benefits of arts engagement.
Veterans have always explored their stories through the arts; capturing their own stories and lived experiences and to collaborate with others. The focus of Territory Tribute’s program of events commemorates Australia’s wartime history and honours those who have served. IVAE18 is a great companion to the International Military Writers’ Festival, a marquee event of Territory Tribute.
ANVAM is thrilled to be part of the Territory Tribute’s events program highlighting the Territory’s ongoing importance to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). AN- VAM’s exciting partnership with Territory Tribute further emphasises the growing interest in veterans arts.
Works to be showcased:
Marie-Louise Jones - Reef Knot
Francis Boyle -Another Tomorrow
James Farquharson - Mourning my mates (4)
Cassandra Brooker - Mortar Fire Mission
Wendy Dalcourt - Archer’s Focus
MJ Batek (Bailey) - Determined Hope
Daryl Burton - Matatoa (Unconquered)
Adam Thomson - Looking back
Szymon Mutwicki - Afghanistan – who will love them?
Robert Milton - True Resilience
Simon Bangert - Bleeding Poppy
Oleksandr Zozuliak- Invictus Ukraine
Maya Moskvich - Saint Sophia Cathedral
Alicia Dietz - Fallen Soldiers
Bernardine Donato - True Grit
Christian Gabriel - Echoes of War
Amanda St Claire -Brand New Day
William McQuail - Moon Dust
Sponsors
From War
When: 9 November 2018 – 3 February 2019
Venue: Australian Parliament House - Public Gallery, Level 1, APH
Patrons: Senator James Paterson & Mr Luke Gosling OAM MP (Co-Chairs Parliamentary Friends Museums, Libraries and Galleries)
Curator: Kelly Squires
From War is a unique and collaborative exhibition that brings together selected works from the permanent art collections of the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) and Parliament House, Canberra.
From War conveys compelling stories from the lives of more than twenty veteran artists. The exhibition considers the way military service and war have impacted the lives of the exhibiting artists and their families, demonstrating the way art can positively transform lives.
For many veteran artists making art is both an expression of personal creativity and a way of ‘making meaning’. Veteran artistic practices can draw upon – and extend beyond – the individual’s experience of military service. For some, art is a lifeline and a life force; a way to tell stories and ask important questions about themselves and their place today in Australian society.
Using a diverse range of disciplines including photography, painting, sculpture, drawing, textiles, and poetry, the artists featured in the exhibition reflect on their personal questions and process sharing unique stories of their lived experiences of military service that continue to unfold today.
Artists from Parliament House Art Collection (PHAC)
Ian Fairweather
Guy Grey-Smith AM
Robert Klippel AO
Peter Rushforth AM
Albert Tucker AO
Guy Warren AM
Artists from ANVAM Arts Collection
Sean Burton
Bill Charlton
Chad Dobbs
Warrick Eady
Dan Elborne
Barham Ferguson
Kate Hallen
Phil Johns & Anila Reddy
Geoffrey Jones
George Mansford AM
Ben Pullin
Clare Randall
Lucy Sattler
Saif Shamkhi
Anna Taylor
Gordon Traill
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