Arts Programs
Make Your Mark
ANVAM supports veterans and families where they are at. This means we customise programs to support your needs. Programs are designed by experts, who are supported by ANVAM’s network of veteran arts mentors and other specialists as required.
ANVAM’s work with the veteran community is via referral from Defence, Open Arms or in partnership with the ex-service community and through expression of interest (EOI).
Transition
On your first day in the services you began preparing for transition out. Transition is a key period for many veterans, which is important to take the time to get right.
ANVAM is able to engage with those undertaking transition to provide facilitated programs designed to build confidence, introduce veterans to the veteran arts community and prepare veterans for the emotional challenges post-service.
Discuss a referral to ANVAM with your ADF Transition Coordinator.
Locations: Melbourne
Rehabilitation
The arts provide a wide range of options to support rehabilitation. Be it physical, emotional or related to mental health, ANVAM’s facilitators are able to tailor a program to suit your rehabilitation needs.
Discuss a referral to ANVAM with your ADF and DVA Rehabilitation Coordinator.
Locations: Melbourne
Meaningful Engagement
Your journey through service can have its’ ups and downs. For many who have or are serving, creative expression has been an important part of the journey.
ANVAM’s facilitators are able to support you through meaningful engagement in exploring your creative expression.
Discuss a referral to ANVAM with your ADF Rehabilitation Consultant.
Locations: Melbourne & Online
Exhibitions
ANVAM stages an annual exhibition of veterans arts. Artists are invited to participate in the exhibition for an expression of interest.
Exhibitions provide an opportunity for exhibiting artists to showcase their work in a public setting, and to tell some of their story.
Participation in an exhibition is designed to support veterans wellbeing, and is a form of commemoration for the service and sacrifice of the veteran community.
Family Programs
Facilitated art making can be an opportunity for families of all sizes, make-up and ages to come together in a fun shared experience.
ANVAM’s family programs have been run in partnership with other ex-service organisations (ESO) bringing families together with other families in a local community environment.
Contact Defence Family Member and Support (DFMS) or your local ESO about ANVAM running a family program.
Veteran Artists Guy Warren AM & Mike Armstrong in Mike’s Canberra studio
Peer Mentoring
The veteran arts community is a dynamic and growing space. Across the community veteran artists often come together to collaborate, support each other, or simply share in a love of the arts.
ANVAM is well placed to provide peer mentoring for veteran artists. This can take a range of forms depending on need.
Locations: National