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

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

Jenny Dawson and Greg James are two of the founding [[Art|artists]] of the 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. 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.

Jenny Dawson and Greg James are two of the founding [[Art|artists]] of the J Shed (Arthur Kalamaris-Sculptor was also one 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.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.

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.

J Shed Ceramic Art Studio (unit 3) 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).

[[Directory:J Shed Ceramic Art Studio|J Shed Ceramic Art Studio]] (unit 3) 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).

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.)  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.

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.)  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.