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| [[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 <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> 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. Many significant public artworks have been produced from J Shed include 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. Many significant public artworks have been produced from J Shed. They include 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. |
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| Unit 3, [[Directory:J Shed Ceramic Art Studio|J Shed Ceramic Art Studio]] has acquired a project for the Maddington Station upgrade with the Perth Transport Authority which needs to be completed (working with students from Yulebrook Aboriginal College). | | Unit 3, [[Directory:J Shed Ceramic Art Studio|J Shed Ceramic Art Studio]] has acquired a project for the Maddington Station upgrade with the Perth Transport Authority which needs to be completed (working with students from Yulebrook Aboriginal College). |
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− | A contract with Landcorp for the revitalisation of South Hedland with a mentoring of Indigenous artists from the regions/time line 18 months (contract worth $244,000 with more than half of this budget flowing back into Fremantle as contractors wages and material costs). A contract for ceramic tiled artworks in Mount Tom Price with Rio Tinto which will span 12 months production time (Interpreting and producing screen printed images for the Eastern Guruma people). | + | A contract with '''Landcorp''' for the revitalisation of South Hedland with a mentoring of Indigenous artists from the regions/time line 18 months (contract worth $244,000 with more than half of this budget flowing back into Fremantle as contractors wages and material costs). A contract for ceramic tiled artworks in Mount Tom Price with Rio Tinto which will span 12 months production time (Interpreting and producing screen printed images for the Eastern Guruma people). |
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| Peter's photography activities (Unit 3) openly supports many businesses in the '''West End Fremantle''' including Valentines Camera House, Bitches Brew Framing, Officeworks, Port Stationery and Jacksons Drawing Supplies. His students frequenting [[Directory:Bathers Beach Fremantle|Bathers Beach]] and the West End. Peter Zuvela currently conducts from the '''J Shed photography''' <ref>[http://www.peterzuvela.com/courses.php Photographic Courses www.peterzuvela.com]</ref> classes three to four times a week and is booked to exhibit students work well into next year. Some of these classes cater for '''FIFO''' participants. Peter Zuvela also established [[Directory:Fremantle Photography Courses#Alfonso Calero Fremantle Photography Tours|Foto Freo Tours]] which run weekly on Saturday mornings through famous Sydney photographer Alfonso Calero.<ref>[http://www.photographytravel.net/Day_Photography_Tours_in_Perth_-_Fremantle.html www.photographytravel.net]</ref> Peter is also conducting: | | Peter's photography activities (Unit 3) openly supports many businesses in the '''West End Fremantle''' including Valentines Camera House, Bitches Brew Framing, Officeworks, Port Stationery and Jacksons Drawing Supplies. His students frequenting [[Directory:Bathers Beach Fremantle|Bathers Beach]] and the West End. Peter Zuvela currently conducts from the '''J Shed photography''' <ref>[http://www.peterzuvela.com/courses.php Photographic Courses www.peterzuvela.com]</ref> classes three to four times a week and is booked to exhibit students work well into next year. Some of these classes cater for '''FIFO''' participants. Peter Zuvela also established [[Directory:Fremantle Photography Courses#Alfonso Calero Fremantle Photography Tours|Foto Freo Tours]] which run weekly on Saturday mornings through famous Sydney photographer Alfonso Calero.<ref>[http://www.photographytravel.net/Day_Photography_Tours_in_Perth_-_Fremantle.html www.photographytravel.net]</ref> Peter is also conducting: |