Older woman playing a guitar while seated at a table, with another older woman beside her indoors.
People gathered around a whiteboard as a man draws a diagram, with bird decals and floral artwork on the wall.
Two people collaborating over a music production controller and laptop at a studio table.
Group selfie of smiling adults giving thumbs-up around a table in a cafe, with a presentation on a wall-mounted screen behind them
Group of adults and children posing together by the ocean, with a pier, tour boat, trees, and blue sky in the background

🎨 Veteran Artist Meet-Ups

Looking for a place to swap stories, share a laugh and connect with fellow Veterans? ANVAM’s monthly meet-ups in Canberra, South East QLD, Melbourne and online are all about community and creativity.

No pressure, no uniforms, no expectations.
Just a relaxed space where current and former-serving ADF members and families can come together, spark conversations, share their art and enjoy being part of something bigger than themselves.

  • Activity: Handmade Market Outing

    When: 10am Saturday 28 November 2026

    Where: EPIC Canberra

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  • Activity: Artist Talk by wildlife photographer and metal sculptor Michael Smith.

    When: 2 - 4pm Saturday 21 November 2026

    Where: ANVAM Gallery 312 St Kilda Road, Southbank VIC

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  • Activity:‍ Fabric & Paint Workshop with Anneke Jamieson & Sacha de Wit

    When: Saturday 05 December, 1-4pm

    Where: Baringa Community Centre, 20 Edwards Tce, Caloundra West QLD

    No skills or materials needed.
    Please bring a small snack to share. Come for the company and leave with an artwork you created, or just some wonderful new connections.

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  • Activity: Online Hangs with the ANVAM Community across the country

    When: 7.30 - 9pm Tuesday 08 December 2026

    Where: Google Meet (link will be sent to registered attendees closer to the day)

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