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

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*"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)

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*"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.

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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).

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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).

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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).

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:

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