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REPORT PREPARED FOR YHE REVIEW OF THE ARTHERS HEAD ARTS PRECINCT

REPORT PREPARED FOR YHE REVIEW OF THE ARTHERS HEAD ARTS PRECINCT

'''Document''' by [[Directory:Jenny Dawson Ceramic Artist|Jenny Dawson]] (Ceramic Artist)<ref>[http://direct.bl.uk/bld/PlaceOrder.do?UIN=199097865&ETOC=RN&from=searchengine '''British''' Library Direct]</ref> and Greg James

'''Document''' by [[Directory:Jenny Dawson Ceramic Artist|Jenny Dawson]] (Ceramic Artist)<ref>[http://direct.bl.uk/bld/PlaceOrder.do?UIN=199097865&ETOC=RN&from=searchengine '''British''' Library Direct]</ref>  

(working document /draft only/yet to be completed October 2011).

(working document /draft only/yet to be completed October 2011).

Jenny Dawson and [[Directory:Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery|Greg James]] welcome this opportunity to be involved in the process of consultation that contribute to decisions about policy that is now being developed for the use of these spaces and the criteria and priorities that will be implemented. We are excited about the prospects of revitalisation of the area for the town of Fremantle and look forward to being part of the plans. No '''maintenance''' has been done on the roads and paths surrounding the studios for many years.

Unit 3 J Shed welcome this opportunity to be involved in the process of consultation that contribute to decisions about policy that is now being developed for the use of these spaces and the criteria and priorities that will be implemented. We are excited about the prospects of revitalisation of the area for the town of Fremantle and look forward to being part of the plans. No '''maintenance''' has been done on the roads and paths surrounding the studios for many years.

=== History of the J Shed ===

=== History of the J Shed ===

J Shed was established as working artists studios involved in semi industrial processes in 1992. Fremantle Council provided an upgrade and offered long leases to compensate for financial outlays and set up costs incurred by tenants. The studios are not lined and the eaves are not sealed from external weather.

J Shed was established as working artists studios involved in semi industrial processes in 1992. Fremantle Council provided an upgrade and offered long leases to compensate for financial outlays and set up costs incurred by tenants. The studios are not lined and the eaves are not sealed from external weather.

==== General History of the Arts Practise of Jenny Dawson and Greg James ====

==== General History of the Arts Practise of Unit 3-Jenny Dawson====

[[File:No 12 Wellard.jpg|thumb|right|430px|Jenny Dawson Ceramic Artist-Wellard (photo ''by'' [[Directory:Peter Zuvela|Peter Zuvela]])]]

[[File:No 12 Wellard.jpg|thumb|right|430px|Jenny Dawson Ceramic Artist-Wellard (photo ''by'' [[Directory:Peter Zuvela|Peter Zuvela]])]]

Jenny Dawson and Greg James are two of the founding [[Art|artists]] of the J Shed (Arthur Kalamaris-Sculptor was also one of the first at J Shed). They have provided stable and reliable tenancies at the J Shed paying full market value rents for their studios. Their arts businesses have been able to grow over time and infiltrate the '''fabric''' of Fremantle culture and society.<ref>[http://www.australianceramics.com/biblio/v45n3.shtml Australian Ceramics] Volume 45 No. 3 - Nov 2006 Focus Western Australia</ref><ref>[http://www.jahroc.com.au/GregJames Greg James-www.jahroc.com.au]

Jenny Dawson and Greg James <ref>[http://www.jahroc.com.au/GregJames Greg James-www.jahroc.com.au]

*"Greg James has established himself as a leading Western Australian figurative sculptor. His numerous public sculptures have become landmarks throughout Perth and Fremantle. These highly skilled works are made in a variety of materials including steel, plaster and bronze."</ref> This was the intent and spirit that initially resulted in these premises being established. J Shed is a unique and very rare example of what can be achieved on a semi-industrial basis with co-operation between professional practising artists and Fremantle Council initiatives and co-operation. Two very significant public artworks that have been produced from J Shed include the statue of Bon Scott, reported to be one of the most visited artworks in Australia and the Memorial to the Nyoongar warrior [[Yagan Memorial|Yagan]] (in collaboration with Sandra Hill, Nyoongar visual artist and Elder)   

*"Greg James has established himself as a leading Western Australian figurative sculptor. His numerous public sculptures have become landmarks throughout Perth and Fremantle. These highly skilled works are made in a variety of materials including steel, plaster and bronze."</ref> are two of the founding [[Art|artists]] of the J Shed (Arthur Kalamaris-Sculptor was also one of the first at J Shed). They have provided stable and reliable tenancies at the J Shed paying full market value rents for their studios. Their arts businesses have been able to grow over time and infiltrate the '''fabric''' of Fremantle culture and society.<ref>[http://www.australianceramics.com/biblio/v45n3.shtml Australian Ceramics] Volume 45 No. 3 - Nov 2006 Focus Western Australia</ref> This was the intent and spirit that initially resulted in these premises being established. J Shed is a unique and very rare example of what can be achieved on a semi-industrial basis with co-operation between professional practising artists and Fremantle Council initiatives and co-operation. Two very significant public artworks that have been produced from J Shed include the statue of Bon Scott, reported to be one of the most visited artworks in Australia and the Memorial to the Nyoongar warrior [[Yagan Memorial|Yagan]] (in collaboration with Sandra Hill, Nyoongar visual artist and Elder)   

Unfortunately not all of the spaces at the J Shed have been used so productively.  

Unfortunately not all of the spaces at the J Shed have been used so productively.  

* No signage or location maps have been installed.

* No signage or location maps have been installed.

== A summary of activities running from Unit 3, J Shed ==

== A summary of activities running from Unit 3, J Shed ==

A summary of activities running from Unit 3 and contracts and work projections being undertaken by Jenny Dawson (Ceramic artist) and [[Peter Zuvela]] (Photographer) trading from J Shed as “J Shed Art Studio” September 2011.

A summary of activities running from Unit 3 and contracts and work projections being undertaken by Jenny Dawson (Ceramic artist) and [[Peter Zuvela]] (Photographer) trading from J Shed as “J Shed Art Studio” September 2011.

*Carmel Coyne-Painter

*Carmel Coyne-Painter

   

   

=== UNIT 2 & 3 Activates and Projects Currently Running and Projections ===

=== UNIT 3 Activates and Projects Currently Running and Projections ===

[[File:Yagan0003.JPG|thumb|right|475px|Nyoongar warrior Memorial of [[Yagan Memorial|Yagan]]: ''Completed Walls'' photo by [[Peter Zuvela]] ]]

 

Greg is currently negotiating a contract to create a large figurative work including Five 1.5 life size soldiers commemorating the Stretcher Bearers of WWI. This work will take three to four years to complete and is to be located at the entrance for the Australian War Museum in Canberra (contract worth $1,500,000). Greg is currently negotiating to create an additional work in the “Iris Series” to be located in the front garden of Fothergills B&B in Ord Street Fremantle.

Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery<ref>[http://www.gregjamessculpture.com/greg.php www.gregjamessculpture.com]</ref> is showing Drawings and Sculpture by Greg James until 14th September.

“WET” an exhibition of photographs responding to that theme by ten Photographers will open on September 18th and run until 23rd October. The J Shed Exhibition will open on 20th November and run until the 1st January 2012.  This will be followed by another photographic exhibition featuring works by Peter Zuvela’s students from  20th to 29th.

 

Again the gallery will present a Fotofreo Fringe exhibition featuring John Austin,<ref>[http://www.jbaphoto.com.au/  John Austin-www.jbaphoto.com.au] </ref> a highly respected photographer and previous resident of Fremantle.

==== Jenny Dawson-Ceramic Artist/Designer ====

==== Jenny Dawson-Ceramic Artist/Designer ====

(B.Ed Sts/ Grad Dip Crafts/ BA Arts/ Dip Teaching)

(B.Ed Sts/ Grad Dip Crafts/ BA Arts/ Dip Teaching)

*Established J SHED CERAMIC ART STUDIOS 1992

*Established J SHED CERAMIC ART STUDIOS 1992