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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 Unit 3, Jenny Dawson====
==== 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|450px|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. They 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).
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. Studio 3 has 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. During the whole term of Jenny Dawson's residency at J Shed she has not resorted to government funding, grants or subsidised projects. Studio 3 achieved what they have, operating as viable small businesses, totally self funded.
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. Studio 3 has 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. During the whole term of Jenny Dawson's residency at J Shed she has not resorted to government funding, grants or subsidised projects. Studio 3 achieved what they have, operating 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|285px| 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 at the J Shed.]]
[[File:IMG 7356.jpg|thumb|right|285px| The lack off maintenance by City of Fremantle at the J Shed.]]
'''Note''':
'''Note''':
* Tenants entered into commercial renting arrangements with council.
* Tenants entered into commercial renting arrangements with council.