BFF to the Community.
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Benson First Friday (BFF) is dedicated to supporting the region’s emerging and established artists by creating opportunity, exposure and experiences that help them move forward while enriching the cultural competency of the greater Omaha area.
THINKIN’ BIG IN ‘19 2019 is gearing up to be the most exciting year yet for BFF! Things to look out for: Our semi-truck turned gallery: The MaMO rollin’ out & makin’ stops at events and neighborhoods throughout the city - including MAHA, Shakespeare on the Green, Native Omaha Days, Benson Days, and more! Early stages of our Regional Outreach efforts including free shuttles between Benson and the Old Market on first Fridays, regional artist curation for public art works, and artist residency programs. Expansion of Youth Engagement efforts including Yoshitomo Gallery, monthly youth activities, public art projects, & our Youth Scholarship program. AND a big branding step as we officially condense our name to in order to reflect programming unaffiliated with first Fridays (like the MaMO, Petshop studios, BFFzz, and an increasing presence at regional events). Every Donation Helps! BFF is a huge volunteer effort & we’re damn good at bein’ scrappy, but the struggle continues to be real: $10 helps with youth activity and artist supplies $25 keeps the lights on at the MaMO & Petshop $50 can pay a local artist for their contribution $100 assists with much needed overhead & labor Schedule your donation today! |
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PETFESTSave the date!
AUGUST 10th, 2019 PETFEST returns for the second year in a row. Expect 20+ bands, musicians, performers, and artists! All day affair. Furries get in free. |
BFF Youth Arts ScholarshipThanks to some AMAZING local artists who waived their artist fees on our Micah House project, we've re-routed the funds to go toward an area youth arts scholarship for a student pursuing a trade, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree in the fine or performing arts.
Applications are open March 1st - April 5th. For full requirements, details, and how to submit, please click the link below! |
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6th Annual
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PETSHOPWe are proud to announce that BFF has taken over lease and overhead management of PETSHOP - a shared space in Benson, offering studios, galleries, storage, event & meeting space, & offices.
We have also moved the BFF HQ into Petshop's latest expansion! So it is officially now our home :) While BFF manages the overhead, we are still keeping programming artist and community driven. See what's next in the galleries, who's in the studios, and how you can host your event at PETSHOP. |
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BFFzzBFFzz - our new publication featuring local visual artists, writers, etc. becomes quarterly this JUNE!
Don't miss it! Copies are available at Lion's Mane Vintage. Want to submit work? Bring it on! |
We have to give much praise & credit to Sarah Miller!
Our website wouldn't look as great as it does without the amazing imagery
provided by our BFF Photographer, Sarah Miller!
Thank you Sarah for your talent and dedication to Benson First Friday!
To see more of Sarah's work, CLICK HERE
Our website wouldn't look as great as it does without the amazing imagery
provided by our BFF Photographer, Sarah Miller!
Thank you Sarah for your talent and dedication to Benson First Friday!
To see more of Sarah's work, CLICK HERE
Visit her BFF Galleries:
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BFF events occur monthly in Benson.
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