Testimonials about ANVAM

  • What you have done here, and what you continue to do with ANVAM, does not receive enough thanks. All your work, all your frustrations and all the energy and passion you give - it's all worth it and means so very much to a growing community of people.

    - Anneke 2024

  • “Love the work of ANVAM and appreciate the support on instagram for my work :).”

    — Hilton Mesic, Timber Tamer 2024

  • “It was such a great experience to participate. It has now opened a whole new field of experiences connections etc. Something that I would not have even considered 2.5yrs ago!.”

    — @kangaroojackphoto 2024

  • “Thank you @anvam310 for all you do for the veteran community. It is a vital part of being to know acceptance and to have others appreciate your work.”

    — @dads357 2024

  • You get to meet and talk to other vets and artists. Renew interest in another form of art…

    - James F 2024

  • Q: How did your connection change to the veteran arts community? A: Better understanding of the long history of veteran art.

    -Aleisha 2024

  • Fantastic experience led by Mark. Thank you :)

    -Aleisha attending the Arts Trail 2024

  • Distracts and calms down your mind. Feel good after it, lovely people.

    - Rose after attending FOVA24

  • Favourite part of FOVA was “Learning new skills and being around other creative people”

    - Rose 2024

  • Due to the inclusive environment ANVAM creates when talking about the arts and through the carefully curated guest speakers.

    - Sasha on how FOVA24 celebrated the veteran community 2024

  • The creative side of my brain never turns off :) And FOVA added fuel to this.

    - Sacha 2024

  • I plan to attend FOVA25 for as long as possible and attend as many workshops as possible.

    - Sacha 2024

  • I attended the creative summit & variety evening on 23rd March. The arts trail and the concert on 24th March. They were all brilliant.

    - Sacha 2024

  • The need to focus on learning this creative skill, and the sense of peace (mindfulness) I experienced during the creative process/activity stayed with me for many days afterwards. I feel inspired to explore this creative practice further, as a good outlet for grounding myself into a 'flow' state. Great for mental health!

    - Michael de Jonge after attending FOVA24

  • As an art historian I found the wealth of information and possibilities for further research and writing unlimited.

    - Bronwyn after attending FOVA24

  • Terrific initiative that will grow as it becomes more widely known and widely promoted.

    - Bronwyn after attending FOVA24