Jan Shaw graduated from the National Art School (East Sydney Technical College) in 1980. She has taught at various colleges and community art centres and been involved in many art committees. Jan has held two solo exhibitions and exhibited in over 100 group exhibitions including Sculpture by the Sea 2007), Sculpture in the Vineyards (2012), Harbour Sculpture (2013 and 2014) and Sculpture at Sawmillers (2016).