Festival Of Veterans Arts coming to Melbourne in March
A message from the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum
The Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) has unveiled the official program for the second annual Festival Of Veterans Arts (FOVA25).
Following a successful debut in 2024, FOVA will offer an even wider selection of veteran and public events under this year’s theme, “TOGETHER”, highlighting creativity as a unifying force for veterans, families, and the community.
FOVA will run from 21 to 30 March 2025, in Melbourne’s Southbank and Arts Precinct.
In 2024, FOVA’s inaugural year welcomed 600 attendees and featured 109 veteran artists and contributors across 25 events. FOVA25 builds on that foundation, offering a broader, more inclusive program with a focus on fostering connection and sharing veterans’ creative journeys with the public.
Key public events taking place include:
- FOVA Family Colour Parade – Instead of watching parades from the sidelines, the FOVA Family Colour Parade invites the community in full colour to be the parade led by a marching band.
- Art exhibitions – Including March to Art,Victoria Barracks art exhibition, Home Front and Veterans Public Arts Trail.
- Variety performance and live music – Showcasing the talent and creativity of veterans through their own captivating stage performances and live music.
- Live music & Last Post Service – Honouring those who served, with music and reflection.
As well as events only for the veteran community:
- Summit – Insightful panels and discussion on the arts and the veteran community.
- Creative workshops – Opportunities to engage in visual arts, music, writing, and more, led by veteran artists and open exclusively to current and ex-ADF veterans and families.
- Open house at Waller House – A private opportunity to explore the iconic home of Napier and Christian Waller, Victorian artists who created cultural landmarks across Melbourne.
ANVAM invites veterans, families and the public to connect with and celebrate the powerful stories of Veteran Artists.
For event registration and the full program, visit www.fova.org.au.
Image:
FOVA25 team and workshop leaders participating in a celebratory glass workshop at Glass Works.
