998 I formed the Riot Bread Art Collective consisting of 30 visual artists, musicians, poets, punks, dancers and philosophers. After disbanding in 2001 to pursue the energies of our youth I exhibited art under the name Riot Bread in Texas, California, and Florida. Today, Riot Bread Enterprises, LLC is a company I operate with my business partner, Kara Rozzi, engaged in the diverse array of visual and performing arts in Austin, Texas.
🦩 Our venue, the Factory on 5th, is a 1948 hot-pink quonset hut on East 5th St. We maintain a commercial lease, rehabilitate the building to meet City code & permitting requirements, and complete infrastructure improvements.
🦩 For the last 22 months we have consistently facilitated two or more art workshops per week drawing an average audience size of one to two dozen participants.
🦩 We organize our own special events to include visual art & live music performance while also writing contracts for outside groups to rent the entirety of the space for events, such as theater, ballet, and live music performance.
🦩 We maintain a food truck sublease agreement specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine and have previously written and maintained sublease agreements with various arts, events, and maker-market organizations.
🦩 We utilize Consignment Agreements to facilitate sales of locally produced fine art alongside my own visual art.
🦩 While open to engagement with all creative individuals, we place special emphasis on emerging artists, artists of marginalized communities, and creatives local to Central Texas.
🦩 Our venue, the Factory on 5th, is a 1948 hot-pink quonset hut on East 5th St. We maintain a commercial lease, rehabilitate the building to meet City code & permitting requirements, and complete infrastructure improvements.
🦩 For the last 22 months we have consistently facilitated two or more art workshops per week drawing an average audience size of one to two dozen participants.
🦩 We organize our own special events to include visual art & live music performance while also writing contracts for outside groups to rent the entirety of the space for events, such as theater, ballet, and live music performance.
🦩 We maintain a food truck sublease agreement specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine and have previously written and maintained sublease agreements with various arts, events, and maker-market organizations.
🦩 We utilize Consignment Agreements to facilitate sales of locally produced fine art alongside my own visual art.
🦩 While open to engagement with all creative individuals, we place special emphasis on emerging artists, artists of marginalized communities, and creatives local to Central Texas.
Factory #105 Art Gallery
4910 E 7th St #105 ATX 78702
Factory #105 Art Gallery opened in June 2022 showcasing the work of local ATX visual artists, carefully sourced vibrant indoor plants and artisan handmade goods. Through this creative mixed-use space we support emerging and mid-career artists with exhibition opportunities and access to work, meeting & networking. The little sister to the Factory on 5th, Factory #105 has been instrumental in supporting the Factory on 5th's startup years.
4910 E 7th St #105 ATX 78702
Factory #105 Art Gallery opened in June 2022 showcasing the work of local ATX visual artists, carefully sourced vibrant indoor plants and artisan handmade goods. Through this creative mixed-use space we support emerging and mid-career artists with exhibition opportunities and access to work, meeting & networking. The little sister to the Factory on 5th, Factory #105 has been instrumental in supporting the Factory on 5th's startup years.
How Factory #105 Art Gallery has supported creative ATX arts for 2+ years
- Showcasing the visual art of 100+ ATX artists & artisans
- Dedicated exhibit & opening reception space for 4 artists
- 36+ Figure drawing open sessions
- Host to 2 creative business entrepreneurs
- Working art studio for RJ Armstrong
- Artist-in-residence living for working creatives
- The artist-in-residence was initially occupied by RJ, a rotating selection of his 5 kiddos, w/ an additional visual artist in the 2nd year, & is now occupied by a Factory on 5th connected creative individual & her lil dog.
