Press and Awards
Awards & Recognition
Texas Tech University Accelerator Grant – $25,000 Award (2024)
Selected as a funded participant in the Texas Tech Accelerator Program. This competitive award supports the development of high-potential, scalable ventures. One of the hardest grants to secure in the region, and a major step toward commercialization of innovative work.
WTAMU Enterprise Center EnterPrize Challenge – $100,000 Award (2014)
Winner of the top prize in the regional business competition for Process Art House. This funding jump-started large-scale creative business development and helped establish new models for sustainable arts enterprise.
Top Twenty Under Forty – Amarillo Chamber of Commerce (2015)
Recognized for leadership, creative innovation, and contributions to community development.
Top Amarillo Small Business – WT Enterprise Center (2015)
Honored for excellence in entrepreneurship and sustained local economic impact.
SBA Emerging Leader Graduate (2015)
Completed the Small Business Administration’s high-level entrepreneurial training program designed for business owners preparing to scale.
Featured Exhibitor/Builder
Burning Man, Glastonbury (UK), Paseo Originals, Mercer Gallery, and more.
Video Interviews
Jacob Breeden: Process Art House
Panhandle PBS | September 2, 2013
A short documentary segment about the founding of Process Art House and its mission to bring challenging, contemporary work into Amarillo's art scene.
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Jacob Breeden: Importance of Practice
Panhandle PBS | September 2, 2013
An interview focused on the creative discipline and habits that sustain a long-term artistic practice.
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Jacob Breeden: Art and Religion
Panhandle PBS | September 2, 2013
A personal reflection on how themes of belief and spirituality shape and intersect with visual language.
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An Artist, Sculptor, and Cartoonist Creates A Psyche of Success!
YouTube Interview
Wide-ranging video conversation about navigating art, identity, and entrepreneurship.
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Featured Articles & Press
How To Translate Your Emotions Into Action
By Alexis Fedor | LinkedIn | February 2018
An in-depth look at the emotional intelligence and strategy behind your creative process and client work.
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Process Art House is Growing!
WT Enterprise Center Blog | July 18, 2013
A self-penned essay about launching Process Art House, building support structures, and evolving a family-led creative business.
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AEC Recipient Blog – Process Art House
WT Enterprise Center | September 18, 2015
Profile of Process Art House’s progress after receiving the EnterPrize Challenge grant. Discusses business growth and experimental art leasing programs.
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Mutual of Omaha – My Aha Moment with Jacob Breeden
Video + feature page
A quick portrait of a transformative moment in your artistic development.
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Art and Soul
Amarillo Magazine | September 2011
Cover story highlighting your dual role as an artist and changemaker within the Amarillo community.
(Archived print edition – contact Amarillo Magazine for back issues.)
Amarillo Globe‑News Coverage
My work has been featured multiple times in the Amarillo Globe‑News, including:
June 2013 – “Artists explore new territories” – A profile on how he leveraged Process Art House to expand the local arts scene.
July 2007 – “Brushing Up: Art for Healing” – Coverage of his early public art work that fostered community wellness.
June 2006 – “Boldness Keynote at Process Art House” – Focus on his mentorship and leadership contributions.
2015–2017 – “Local Artists Talk About Panhandle Spirit” – Featuring his perspectives on regional artistic identity.
Circa 2021 – “Boom or Bust? NFTs making an impact on the art industry” – His commentary on digital art trends.
Editorial (Undated) – “Our View: Public Art Benefits Community, Artists” – Includes his views in a civic editorial on public art’s value.