VETERANS PUBLIC ARTS TRAIL - Melbourne

ANVAM’s Veterans Public Arts Trail - Melbourne is thought to be the worlds 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 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

Start: 127 Russell St, Melbourne, Vic

End: 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, Vic

Duration: 2.5hrs

Cost: On enquiry

Attendance Limit: 20

Other Things You Need To Know: This walking tour is via a wheelchair accessible route.

Promethius by Napier Waller, 15 William St

Veterans Public Arts Trail - Melbourne

Governor-General Hurley on the Arts Trail

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

Honour Roll - National Gallery Art School

Honour Board - National Gallery Art School in foyer of Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), St Kilda Rd

Lean about these young artists who went to war.

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Further background on veteran artists discussed during the Veterans Public Art Trail - Melbourne