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About JBJ Creative Connections Studios
The JBJ Creative Connections Studios Story
In 2021 when Founder, Jackie Jansen relocated to Ungarie – a tiny village in the remote farming area of New South Wales, she found herself feeling isolated and desperately missing the vibrant arts community that she had come from. Jackie looked around for local art groups to join but only found one other artist nearby. Surely she wasn’t the only one who felt this way!
Being just a year from retirement age, Jackie decided rather than work another year in a job she didn’t enjoy, she would create a community for all artists, a space where everyone could connect with teachers, mentors, and artistic peers. A space where all you need is an internet connection and the desire to create.
Meet the woman behind JBJ Creative Connections Studios
Jackie Jansen has always had a love of art. Turns out, she’s pretty good at it too!
In addition to her wealth of experience in the art world, Jackie has a background in adult education and the entertainment industry as an audio engineer. Some of the subjects Jackie has taught in include marketing, human resources, events management, tourism and hospitality.
A few of her artistic achievements include:
- exhibited and sold many paintings over the years
- was a featured artist at an exhibition in Belmont, NSW
- a finalist for the Gosford Art Prize
- toured with several international artists
A few of her artistic achievements include:
- exhibited and sold many paintings over the years
- was a featured artist at an exhibition in Belmont, NSW
- a finalist for the Gosford Art Prize
- toured with several international artists
