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| − | PREPARATIONS FOR THE REPORT FOR THE REVIEW OF THE ARTHER HEAD ARTS PRECINCT
| + | The design of the colour scheme for the modern look of J Shed was created by '''Greg James''' and '''Leah Adams''' of Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery (Unit 2, J Shed). |
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| − | Document by [[Directory:Jenny Dawson Ceramic Artist|Jenny Dawson]] (Ceramic Artist)<ref>[http://direct.bl.uk/bld/PlaceOrder.do?UIN=199097865&ETOC=RN&from=searchengine '''British''' Library Direct]</ref> and Peter Zuvela. Dated October 1, 2012
| + | ==Greg James== |
| | + | '''Greg James''' was born in Perth, [[Western Australia|Western Australia]]. His involvement with art began at 18 when he enrolled at Claremont Technical College (later to become Claremont School of Art) where he studied Fine Art, majoring in Sculpture. He initially worked as a Sculpture Technician for Claremont School of Art before establishing a small foundry in his home studio in 1987. In 1992 he moved his studio to '''J Shed''', where he developed the Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery. |
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| − | Unit 3 '''J Shed''' welcome this opportunity to be involved in the process of consultation that contribute to decisions about policy that is now being developed for the use of these spaces and the criteria and priorities that will be implemented. We are excited about the prospects of revitalisation of the area for the town of '''Fremantle''' <ref>[http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/Home www.fremantle.wa.gov.au]</ref><ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fremantle Fremantle (Wikipedia)]</ref> and look forward to being part of the plans. No '''maintenance''' has been done on the roads and paths surrounding the studios for many years.
| + | His numerous public sculptures have become well known landmarks throughout Fremantle and Perth, whilst his collectable work is displayed throughout Australia, and in galleries in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. |
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| − | === History of the J Shed ===
| + | His work has also featured previously in Rome, Paris, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong. Greg specialises in bronze sculpture, however, he also works with materials such as stone, marble, wood, forton, aluminium and steel, and produces paintings and drawings using acrylics, charcoal, pencil, pastel, oil and watercolour. |
| − | 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.
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| − | ==== General History of the Arts Practise of Unit 3, Jenny Dawson====
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| − | [[File:No 12 Wellard.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Jenny Dawson Ceramic Artist-Wellard (photo ''by'' [[Directory:Peter Zuvela|Peter Zuvela]])]]
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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 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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| − | 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.
| + | Taken from web page: http://www.gregjamessculpture.com/ |
| − | [[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:Bruce and Sun Set email.jpg|thumb|left|425px|Fremantle-Bathers Beach Sunset ([[J Shed|J Shed]]/[[Australia]]) - Fire God. Sculpture by Greg James also know as '''Coast Guard'''. Photo ''by'' Peter Zuvela]] |
| − | [[File:IMG 7356.jpg|thumb|right|285px| The lack off maintenance by City of Fremantle at the J Shed.]] | |
| − | '''Note''':
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| − | * Tenants entered into commercial renting arrangements with council.
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| − | * Total fit out of studios was undertaken by tenants at '''their expense''' with all electricity, connection of water and plumbing, light fittings, connection of power, internal fittings including kitchen facilities, toilets, sinks, shelving, floor coverings, external doors and sky lights installed by the tenants.
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| − | * The terms of the lease require the tenants to remove all of these fittings when they depart leaving the bare shell as was rented at the commencement of tenancy.
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| − | * For the last 10 years tenants have paid full market valuations on their leased properties assessed by a council appointed assessor annually.
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| − | * Tenants, lease holders occupying the Units 3 and Unit 2 are registered small business operators working within the arts industry who are totally '''self funded''' and not subsidised by government or arts grants.
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| − | * Tenants have met safety and health regulations by providing at their expense.
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| − | * Fire extinguishers serviced 3 monthly, disabled access, toilet facilities for visitors.
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| − | * In the last ten years no maintenance has been done on the building by council leading to serious deterioration of the external walls, doors, gutters and down pipes.
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| − | * No maintenance has been done on the roads and paths surrounding the studios.
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| − | * No external lighting has been installed at either end of the building.
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| − | * No sign-age or location maps have been installed.
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| − | == A summary of activities running from Unit 3, J Shed ==
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| − | 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.
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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).
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| − | 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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| − | * Yearly [[photography]] and culture tours to Korcula (Fremantle’s sister city) and the [[Croatia|Croatian]] Islands
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| − | * Peter will be holding his second solo show of his photography at [[Kidogo Arthouse and Art Institute|Kidogo]] as part of Foto Freo 2012 with his exhibition titled “In search of the Ancestors”
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| − | Unit 3 also currently provides temporary work space for other artists with an artist in residence program that has hosted a number of overseas artists recently.
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| − | [[File:Yagan0003.JPG|thumb|right|505px|Nyoongar warrior Memorial of [[Yagan Memorial|Yagan]]: ''Completed Walls'' photo by [[Peter Zuvela]] ]]
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| − | ==== Jenny Dawson-Ceramic Artist/Designer ====
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| − | (B.Ed Sts/ Grad Dip Crafts/ BA Arts/ Dip Teaching)
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| − | *Established J SHED CERAMIC ART STUDIOS 1992
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| − | *Public Artist/Designer
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| − | *Indigenous Mentoring and collaboration
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| − | *Exhibiting Ceramic Artist
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| − | *Public Art Projects
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| − | *Artist in Residence Program offered to Visiting artists/local and overseas
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| − | ==== Peter Zuvela-Photographer ====
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| − | (Advanced Dip Photography)
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| − | *Freelance photographer and teacher
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| − | *Established [[Directory:Foto J Shed|J Shed Foto Club]] 2010
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| − | *Photography tours to Korcula (Croatia)
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| − | *Teacher Fremantle Art Centre<ref>[http://www.fac.org.au/learning/tutors.aspx Fremantle Art Centre (tutors) www.fac.org.au]</ref>
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| − | *Photography Tours of Fremantle and Bathers Beach Precinct
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| − | *Classes in photography from J Shed
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| − | *Exhibiting art photographer
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| − | === Employ and Subcontracted in 2011 ===
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| − | Viktor Eszenyi (Tiler/stone mason), [[Directory:Sandra Hill|Sandra Hill]] (Indigenous Artist/Elder/Consultant), Sandra Black (Ceramic Technologist), Vince Bajada (Studio Assistant/Install team), Ivan Zuvela (Tiler/Boat Builder/Install Team), Jan Jensen (Metal Worker), Tony Pankiw (Metal Artist/Collaboration), Needham Engineering (Metal Fabrication) and ArtCom (Fabrication).
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| − | ==== Business Supported Though Our Projects ====
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| − | *Kennards Hire
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| − | *Studio Red Dust
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| − | *Churchills colour Labs
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| − | *Valentines Camera House
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| − | *Fine Art Framers
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| − | *Bitches Brew
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| − | *Printline
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| − | *Office Works
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| − | *Art Ref
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| − | *Swan Hardware
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| − | *Bunnings
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| − | *McDougalls Reprographics
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| − | *Gary Zeck clay manufacture
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| − | *Potters Market
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| − | *Port Stationery
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| − | *Fremantle Post Office
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| − | *ANZ and National Banks Fremantle
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| − | *Fiberglass and resin Sales
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| − | *World Wide timbers
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| − | *Jacksons Drawing Supplies
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| − | [[File:IMG 8114.jpg|thumb|right|305px| The lack off maintenance by City of Fremantle at the J Shed.]]
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| − | == Contact ==
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| − | JENNY DAWSON (Ceramic Artist)
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| − | B Ed Sts, BA Crafts, Dip Teaching, Post graduate Fine Arts
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| − | Jenny Dawson trading as [[Directory:J Shed Ceramic Art Studio|J Shed Ceramic Art Studio]]
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| − | *Address: Unit 3, J Shed Fleet-Street Fremantle
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| − | *Email: jennydawsonjshed@yahoo.com.au
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| − | *Web Site: [http://www.jennydawson.com.au/ www.jennydawson.com.au]
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| − | *Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/pages/J-Shed-Art-Studio/243547965696926 J Shed Art Studio]
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| − | *M: 041 7911 078
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| − | *Studio: +61 (08) 9430 7900
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| − | == The Cultural Development Working Group by Peter Zuvela==
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| − | The '''J Shed''' perspective on the report created by the "Cultural Development Working Group" <ref>[http://fremantle.wip.seamless.com.au/cityoffremantle/Council_groups_and_committees/Cultural_development_working_group City of Fremantle-Cultural Development Working Group] The group were Cr Tim Grey-Smith, Cr Josh Wilson, Chris Bendall, David Hyams, Jon Cope, Andra Kins, Jacqueline Holmer, Bob Reece and Mayor Brad Pettitt (ex-officio), plus Director of Community Development, Marisa Spaziani.
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| − | </ref> of the City of Fremantle has resulted in a situation where we are faced with not being able to renew our leases on a professional 5 to 10 year basis. This could potentially close our operations and force us to move and potentially destroy the Arthur's Head precinct. Other issues concerning this please read below.
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| − | * We have found from our perspective this whole process set in motion by the "Cultural Development Working Group" of Fremantle Council to have been lacking in '''transparency''' and might we add in our opinion an under researched document.
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| − | *The Cultural committee never spoke to us during their research process. Some members of the Fremantle Council came through J Shed early this year, also never spoke to us about this.
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| − | *Artsource, of whom we have been members for '''20 years''', never told us about the process and only spoke to us after we discovered by accident that they were actually writing the recommendations based on the cultural committees report that would be put to council for vote.
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| − | The Cultural Development Working Group (City of Fremantle) stated:
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| − | {{Cquote|''Develop the Arthur Head properties into a dedicated ‘Artists in Residence’ space.''}}
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| − | {{Cquote|''This project would provide an area for an ‘Artists in Residence’ programme that allow for artist exchanges and ensure all arts forms and indigenous artists are included in this project. The City could partner with a Arts organisation to oversee the Artist in Residence programme increasing the number of working artists sharing skills and producing work in Fremantle. This builds upon the current successful ‘Artist in Residence’ programme run by the Fremantle Arts Centre where up to 60 working artists a year participate in various ways to the arts community in Fremantle.''}}
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| − | On the surface it reads well but when you get to the core of what this implies for the diversity of arts practise in Fremantle it's a statement with huge implications for the Arthur Head properties, West End of Fremantle and Bathers Beach. The statement in essence reflects a real lack of any knowledge of basic business practises or knowledge of the West End of Fremantle as a whole. Our main concern is that this committee has '''recommended''' to Council that the Arthur Head properties should be developed into a dedicated "artist in Residence space".''
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| − | If the policies were adopted according to the document as it now stands, and the area was given over to the creation of a dedicated artists in residence space at Arthurs Head under the managership of an arts organisation (ie.Artsource) it would lead over time to the removal of prominent arts businesses and all of the artists, and historical groups who are now operating from this area. The successful arts businesses who currently operate from this area and who contribute to both the cultural and financial success of Fremantle would be lost from Fremantle for ever.
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| − | The document titled the “Cultural Development Working Group” with the section that pertains to the Arthur’s Head precinct is under researched and its strategies are non inclusive and poorly resolved. It is not a suitable document to use as a reference point for any recommendations for this area.
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| − | ==== The Fremantle Gazette reported on the matter: ====
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| − | {{Cquote|''The Fremantle cultural development strategy prepared by a working group is “too narrow and so inadequate”,''}}
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| − | {{Cquote|''The main issue is the community should not be presented with a half-baked report.'' <ref>[http://fremantle.inmycommunity.com.au/news-and-views/local-news/Cultural-strategy-too-narrow/7586778/ The Fremantle Gazette] by Cr John Dowson</ref>}}
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| − | '''Link''': [http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/City_of_Fremantle/Council_groups_and_committees/Cultural_Development_Working_Group Cultural Development Working Group-City of Fremantle]
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| − | '''Note''': I wish to point out the definition of artist in residence is as follows.
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| − | {{Cquote|''The specifics vary from program to program, but basically an artist-in-residence usually means you're given somewhere to live and a studio to work in for a set period of time, sometimes a stipend too (some money to live on). A residency can last anywhere from a week to a year.''}}
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| − | (by Marion Boddy-Evans, About.com Guide)
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| − | == See also==
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| − | * [[Directory:The City of Fremantle ARTHUR HEAD PRECINCT Briefing Paper for Elected Members| The City of Fremantle ARTHUR HEAD PRECINCT Briefing Paper for Elected Members]]. Prepared by Bathers Beach – Arthur Head Group
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| − | * [[Directory:The City of Fremantle ARTHUR HEAD PRECINCT Potential Ideas for a ‘Creative Arts Hub’ from|The City of Fremantle ARTHUR HEAD PRECINCT Potential Ideas for a ‘Creative Arts Hub’]]. From the Bathers Beach – Arthur Head Group
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| − | * [[Bathers Beach Arts Precinct]]
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| − | == External links ==
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| − | *[http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/Home '''Fremantle'''-Australia]
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| − | *[http://www.jennydawson.com.au/ www.jennydawson.com.au]
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| − | *[http://www.facebook.com/pages/J-Shed-Art-Studio/243547965696926 Jenny Dawson Facebook-J Shed Art Studio]
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| − | *[http://www.peterzuvela.com/Peterwww.peterzuvela.com/ Peter Zuvela-Web Site]
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| − | *[http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&gs_upl=4613l8076l0l8979l10l10l0l0l0l0l0l0ll0l0&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=j+shed+fremantle&fb=1&gl=au&hq=j+shed&hnear=0x2a32a249e10837bb:0x504f0b535df4480,Fremantle+WA&cid=0,0,14354298749241961949&ei=Y4yRTqDwKO-aiAelwdCHDg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&ved=0CAQQ_BI Fremantle-'''J Shed''' Google Map]
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| | + | =More on Fremantle's Historic J Shed= |
| | + | More information on Fremantle's historic J Shed, in 2012 the team at Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery (Unit 2) noticed that it was well time for J Shed to have another restoration to not only help preserve this historic building but to also have the building reflect the diverse artistic activity that lives in the walls of J Shed. Other artists in the shed at the time including [[Directory:J_Shed_Ceramic_Art_Studio|J Shed Art Studio]] in Unit 3 and Fremantle Fine Furniture in unit 4 agreed and the artists of J Shed all pitched in to help bring some life back into J Shed. |
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| | + | The idea was to make J Shed a living artwork, a large public piece of art for all to enjoy and be drawn to. Proposals were submitted to the city and accepted and the restoration began. Sponsored by Colourific Painting Contractors P / L Bruce Hunt & The Colourific Team, Dulux Paint, Cicerellos Fremantle and the artists of J-Shed; Fremantle Fine Furniture, Peter Zuvela Photography, Jenny Dawson Ceramics and Greg James Sculpture Studio, the work was able to go ahead. Artists and volunteers helped out to sand back, replace glass and paint the J Shed. With each shed door having a different bright colour each studio was painting. Not only has the building been successfully restored but it now also reflects the life within J Shed and the artistic flair that is Fremantle. |
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| | + | Greg James and Leah Adams of Greg James Sculpture Studio designed the concept, found sponsors, wrote proposals and so on. To acknowledge their work in this project they were awarded a commendation in the Conservation Heritage Awards of the Fremantle Heritage Festival in 2013. The J Shed is a historic Fremantle building that was originally built in 1912. It was built on Victoria Quay for the purposes of storage. The building was moved to its current location on Bathers Beach Fremantle in the 1960s by the Fremantle Harbour Trust and has had a variation of purposes since its move, including being a fibreglass work shop until 1988. In 1992 the building was repurposed again after a restoration completed by the City of Fremantle to be used as the independent semi industrial art studios you see today. |
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| | + | Greg James of Unit 2 and Jenny Dawson of Unit 3 were some of the first artists to start using this shed as art studios and have been here ever since, establishing their own artwork and businesses. |
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| | + | The J Shed sign reads: ''" 1912-1913 J Shed. Built on Victoria Quay [Fremantle Port] for storage purposes by Public Works Department. Reconstructed on this site [Arthur Head now an A class reserve] by the Fremantle Harbour Trust in the mid 1960s. Vested in the City of Fremantle in 1982 and restored as part of the Commonwealth funded Arthur Head Bicentennial Project in 1986/1987. Now used as art studios [Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery & J Shed Art Studio] and workshops. "'' |
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| | + | == See also == |
| | + | *[[Directory:J Shed Ceramic Art Studio|J Shed Ceramic Art Studio]] |
| | + | *[[Bathers Beach Arts Precinct|Bathers Beach Arts - Fremantle (the original)]] |
| | + | *[[Yagan Memorial]] |
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Colour Scheme for the Modern Look of J Shed
The design of the colour scheme for the modern look of J Shed was created by Greg James and Leah Adams of Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery (Unit 2, J Shed).
Greg James
Greg James was born in Perth, Western Australia. His involvement with art began at 18 when he enrolled at Claremont Technical College (later to become Claremont School of Art) where he studied Fine Art, majoring in Sculpture. He initially worked as a Sculpture Technician for Claremont School of Art before establishing a small foundry in his home studio in 1987. In 1992 he moved his studio to J Shed, where he developed the Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery.
His numerous public sculptures have become well known landmarks throughout Fremantle and Perth, whilst his collectable work is displayed throughout Australia, and in galleries in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.
His work has also featured previously in Rome, Paris, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong. Greg specialises in bronze sculpture, however, he also works with materials such as stone, marble, wood, forton, aluminium and steel, and produces paintings and drawings using acrylics, charcoal, pencil, pastel, oil and watercolour.
Taken from web page: http://www.gregjamessculpture.com/
Fremantle-Bathers Beach Sunset (
J Shed/
Australia) - Fire God. Sculpture by Greg James also know as
Coast Guard. Photo
by Peter Zuvela
More on Fremantle's Historic J Shed
More information on Fremantle's historic J Shed, in 2012 the team at Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery (Unit 2) noticed that it was well time for J Shed to have another restoration to not only help preserve this historic building but to also have the building reflect the diverse artistic activity that lives in the walls of J Shed. Other artists in the shed at the time including J Shed Art Studio in Unit 3 and Fremantle Fine Furniture in unit 4 agreed and the artists of J Shed all pitched in to help bring some life back into J Shed.
The idea was to make J Shed a living artwork, a large public piece of art for all to enjoy and be drawn to. Proposals were submitted to the city and accepted and the restoration began. Sponsored by Colourific Painting Contractors P / L Bruce Hunt & The Colourific Team, Dulux Paint, Cicerellos Fremantle and the artists of J-Shed; Fremantle Fine Furniture, Peter Zuvela Photography, Jenny Dawson Ceramics and Greg James Sculpture Studio, the work was able to go ahead. Artists and volunteers helped out to sand back, replace glass and paint the J Shed. With each shed door having a different bright colour each studio was painting. Not only has the building been successfully restored but it now also reflects the life within J Shed and the artistic flair that is Fremantle.
Greg James and Leah Adams of Greg James Sculpture Studio designed the concept, found sponsors, wrote proposals and so on. To acknowledge their work in this project they were awarded a commendation in the Conservation Heritage Awards of the Fremantle Heritage Festival in 2013. The J Shed is a historic Fremantle building that was originally built in 1912. It was built on Victoria Quay for the purposes of storage. The building was moved to its current location on Bathers Beach Fremantle in the 1960s by the Fremantle Harbour Trust and has had a variation of purposes since its move, including being a fibreglass work shop until 1988. In 1992 the building was repurposed again after a restoration completed by the City of Fremantle to be used as the independent semi industrial art studios you see today.
Greg James of Unit 2 and Jenny Dawson of Unit 3 were some of the first artists to start using this shed as art studios and have been here ever since, establishing their own artwork and businesses.
The J Shed sign reads: " 1912-1913 J Shed. Built on Victoria Quay [Fremantle Port] for storage purposes by Public Works Department. Reconstructed on this site [Arthur Head now an A class reserve] by the Fremantle Harbour Trust in the mid 1960s. Vested in the City of Fremantle in 1982 and restored as part of the Commonwealth funded Arthur Head Bicentennial Project in 1986/1987. Now used as art studios [Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery & J Shed Art Studio] and workshops. "
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