VETERANS PUBLIC ARTS TRAIL MELBOURNE
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Artwork: Prometheus by Mervyn Napier Waller 1967
ANVAM’s Veterans Public Arts Trail - Melbourne is thought to be the world’s only walking trail of public art by veterans. The walking tour aims to highlight the contribution of the veteran community to Melbourne’s built environment through the 3D sculptures, 2D murals and buildings designed or sponsored by veterans as artists, architects and arts patrons.
The whole trail follows a 3 km path over approximately 2.5 hours, from Russell St to ANVAM on St Kilda Rd. During the trail the host draws attention to more than two dozen public artworks, buildings and significant historical sites to the veteran community and Australia’s military heritage.
Date/Booking: By Appointment
Duration: up to 2.5hrs
Cost: On enquiry
Attendance Limit: 20
Other Things You Need To Know: This tour is via a wheelchair accessible route.
In 2023 the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Hurley, joined ANVAM on the trail. He expressed considerable interest and surprise at the extent of public art by veterans in Melbourne and the comprehensive record of public art compiled by ANVAM. Image: Jake Sims