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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 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 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]

*"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. Unfortunately not all of the spaces at the J Shed have been used so productively. The fact that Council have undertaken no maintenance on this heritage listed building has led to a general feeling of a rundown and underused space. Studios 2 and 3 who have continued to run cultural activities and inject much needed finance into the Fremantle economy through the flow through of their endeavours to conduct small businesses within the arts industry. The whole term of their residency at J Shed neither artist have resorted to government funding, grants or subsidised projects. They have achieved what they have, operated as viable small businesses, totally self funded.

*"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) 

Unfortunately not all of the spaces at the J Shed have been used so productively. The fact that Council have undertaken no maintenance on this heritage listed building has led to a general feeling of a rundown and underused space. Studios 2 and 3 who have continued to run cultural activities and inject much needed finance into the Fremantle economy through the flow through of their endeavours to conduct small businesses within the arts industry. The whole term of their residency at J Shed neither artist have resorted to government funding, grants or subsidised projects. They have achieved what they have, operated as viable small businesses, totally self funded.

[[File:IMG 7353.jpg|thumb|right|275px| The lack off maintenance by City of Fremantle has become a serious issue down at the J Shed]]

[[File:IMG 7353.jpg|thumb|right|275px| The lack off maintenance by City of Fremantle has become a serious issue down at the J Shed]]

[[File:IMG 7356.jpg|thumb|right|275px| The lack off maintenance by City of Fremantle has become a serious issue down at the J Shed]]

[[File:IMG 7356.jpg|thumb|right|275px| The lack off maintenance by City of Fremantle has become a serious issue down at the J Shed]]