Army Art (WA) Incorporated
View contact informationA volunteer-run charity supports Australian Defence Community members through visual arts initiatives. It hosts art exhibitions and programs, fostering creativity and connection among veterans, their families, and the art community.
Booragoon, WA
ABN: 99837812338
Founded and registered on
on the ACNC Charity Register.
How This Charity Supports the Community
Army Art (WA) Incorporated is a wholly volunteer-run charity dedicated to supporting current and retired members of the Australian Defence Community through visual and creative arts. It delivers a range of programs and projects that positively impact Defence personnel, veterans, and their families by fostering creative skills, wellbeing, and community connection. The organisation also provides a platform for established and emerging artists to exhibit and sell their work, strengthening ties between the Defence and arts communities.
Celebrating Creativity: The Annual Army Art Exhibition
The Annual Army Art Exhibition is the flagship event of Army Art (WA) Incorporated, marking its 50th year. This fundraising art show showcases original works by Defence community artists and invites participation from all skill levels. It highlights the therapeutic and community-building power of creative arts, raising funds to support ongoing art skills programs for Defence personnel, veterans, and their families across Western Australia.
Mission and Vision
Army Art (WA) Incorporated’s mission is to support the wellbeing and resilience of the Defence community through creative arts programs. Its vision is to build lasting connections between veterans, serving personnel, families, and the wider arts community, fostering personal growth and shared experiences through artistic practice.
Main Objectives
- Deliver accessible art skills development programs for Defence personnel and families.
- Provide a platform for Defence community artists to exhibit and sell their work.
- Enhance mental health and wellbeing through creative practice.
- Build community connections within and beyond the Defence sector.
- Raise funds to sustain and expand arts-based initiatives.
Benefiting Groups
- Current Australian Defence personnel across all skill levels.
- Veterans seeking creative engagement and social connection.
- Defence families, including children, through family-oriented art programs.
- Emerging and established artists within the Defence community.
Types of Services and Activities
- Defence Art Skills Program: An 8-week course teaching portable art skills to support wellbeing and creative practice.
- Defence Family Arts Program: Creative sessions designed to strengthen bonds between serving members and their children.
- Veteran Arts Workshops: Skill-building workshops fostering camaraderie and personal artistic development.
- Annual Art Exhibition: A major fundraising event showcasing Defence community artists and promoting creative expression.
- Community partnerships: Collaborations with art organisations to extend support beyond the programs.
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Discover New Passions through Volunteering
Volunteering with Army Art (WA) Incorporated offers an opportunity to develop new skills and discover new passions. This dedicated team invites volunteers to join their community, whether for a day or on a broader basis.
They are looking to connect with artists across WA and aim to offer workshops to regional RSL Sub-branches. Media skills in graphic design are also sought to help communicate their unique story effectively.
Support is needed for their annual art exhibition, the longest-running fundraising art show in Western Australia, from receiving artwork to managing labels. Your contribution, even for a morning, is incredibly valuable.
The community also welcomes volunteers for their committee. Whether you are new or experienced, your involvement ensures the organisation’s success in providing support to those who need it.
Visit Army Art (WA) Incorporated’s official website to explore volunteering opportunities and how you can get involved.
Get in touch with this charity for details, support or collaboration.
3 Rintoul Loop
Booragoon WA 6154
Australia
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