The International Veterans’ Art Exhibition, a travelling exhibition developed by the Australian National Veterans’ Arts Museum, officially opened today in Darwin.

The exhibition will be on display at the Live Darwin Hub from 19 February to 29 April 2019 as part of Territory Tribute, a series of new and existing events that are bookended by the Bombing of Darwin Commemoration Ceremony on 19 February and Anzac Day on 25 April 2019.

A total of 18 artworks, completed by veterans from participating nations of the 2018 Sydney Invictus Games, are included in the free exhibition.

The Territory’s capital will be the first city outside of Sydney to host the inaugural tour of the exhibition, which is themed Make Your Mark.

The theme is linked to the 2018 Sydney Invictus Games’ theme Making Your Mark Down Under, inspiring veterans to tell their story through art.

Showcasing veterans’ art from around the world, the exhibition gives locals and visitors the chance to see works that give an insight into veterans’ military service and post military experiences.

The exhibition was formally opened this morning, with members of the public invited to view the exhibition in the Live Darwin Hub from 9am to 3pm Monday – Friday before the exhibition closes on 29 April 2019.

To find out more information about Territory Tribute and the program of events, visit www.territorytribute.com.au.

Quotes from Northern Territory Major Events Company General Manager Tim Watsford:

“I’d like to thank the Australian National Veterans' Arts Museum for bringing this moving exhibition to Darwin. It shares the range of experiences of veteran artists in their military service, and their post military experiences, in a personal and moving way.

“More than just a tribute to the Territory, Territory Tribute is also the Territory paying tribute – to the people – service personnel and civilians – who have shaped Darwin, the Territory and our nation.

“I’m so pleased to be able to share these artworks with Territorians and visitors.”

Quotes from Territory Tribute Program Director Vicktor Petroff:

“The exhibition comprises 18 works by 18 veterans from seven different nations, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Poland, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the United States.

“We’re pleased to have the opportunity to display these works and partner with the Australian National Veterans' Arts Museum to highlight and advance the universal engagement of veterans in the arts.”

Quotes from Australian National Veterans’ Arts Museum Head of Operations Dominik Kul:

“The Australian National Veterans’ Arts Museum is thrilled to be part of Territory Tribute’s events program highlighting the Territory’s ongoing importance to the Australian Defence Force.

“Our partnership with Territory Tribute further emphasises the growing interest in veterans’ arts.

“Territory Tribute positions the Territory as the premier destination for Australian military history and will refocus attention on the long-forgotten wartime history of the Territory.”

Media Contact: Northern Territory Major Events Company Media Officer 0439 065 321