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[[File:No 12 Wellard.jpg|thumb|right|450px|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 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.