We believe that everyone has the right
to create, experience, and cultivate the arts in our communities.
to create, experience, and cultivate the arts in our communities.
Programs + Projects
First Friday |
Petshop |
MaMO |
Youth |
Green Team |
Trudy's |
BFF Gallery |
BFFzz |
Public Art |
GenQ |
PETFEST |
Benson Creative District |
Festival Partners |
First Friday is October 6th!
Most Recent BFF Photo Albums!
September FURst Friday
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PETFEST 2023
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August 4th First Friday & the 10th Annual New American Arts Festival
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Get Involved!
23-24 Indoor Artist Markets
-2023/2024 BFF Indoor Artist Markets will run monthly on First Fridays October, November, February, March, and April
-Markets will be held inside the John J Mercer Masonic Temple (5903 Maple St.) - other elements present will include DJ, live artist(s), and food/eating area
-Only 20 half-tables at 5' each (10 full-tables at 10' each) are available for vendors each month - and are intended for vendors who can set up using a simple table space.
-Markets will operate 6-9pm with vendor load-in from 5-6pm
-Interdisciplinary artists and makers are encouraged to apply
-Due to space restrictions, only a limited number of vendors will be allowed to participate
-Vendors will be selected via the application below
-Selected vendors will be notified as soon as September 25th (for October's market) all payments must be made online at that time in order to confirm.
Please submit your application below before SEPTEMBER 25th, 2023 - if interested in being included in October's market.
Pricing:
ALL Artist Vendor spaces will be $25/half table or $50/full table
*Each table is 10' long
*Tables and chairs will be provided
-2023/2024 BFF Indoor Artist Markets will run monthly on First Fridays October, November, February, March, and April
-Markets will be held inside the John J Mercer Masonic Temple (5903 Maple St.) - other elements present will include DJ, live artist(s), and food/eating area
-Only 20 half-tables at 5' each (10 full-tables at 10' each) are available for vendors each month - and are intended for vendors who can set up using a simple table space.
-Markets will operate 6-9pm with vendor load-in from 5-6pm
-Interdisciplinary artists and makers are encouraged to apply
-Due to space restrictions, only a limited number of vendors will be allowed to participate
-Vendors will be selected via the application below
-Selected vendors will be notified as soon as September 25th (for October's market) all payments must be made online at that time in order to confirm.
Please submit your application below before SEPTEMBER 25th, 2023 - if interested in being included in October's market.
Pricing:
ALL Artist Vendor spaces will be $25/half table or $50/full table
*Each table is 10' long
*Tables and chairs will be provided
Classes at Trudy's
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Take a look outside and be inspired by the natural phenomenon around you. Create one of a kind pieces using natural elements and inspire others to get outside!
Class Schedule:
All classes held at Trudy's, 2814 N. 60th Street (Parking lot directly across 60th street) Cost $75 for series of three classes ($25/class) All materials provided! Age range: 6-10 yo More on Kassandra Mayo: She is a nature-based Preschool Teacher who lives in Benson. Most recently, she has partnered with artist in resident programs at Brownell Talbot and hosted a neighborhood kids club called "Wild Child Learning." **By submitting this form, students under 18 years old have secured parent/guardian permission to participate in this class and release BFF Omaha, Inc. and all of its affiliates from all liabilities. |
THE BANNERS ARE HERE!
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BFF Omaha, along with the Benson BID and Benson Creative District, is unveiling new banners along Maple St. and within the heart of Benson!
32 banners feature original work from 16 local artists, selected from a juried submission process over the winter. 90+ artists submitted 160 designs, making the decision a tough one. The 16 selected banner designs made their debut in June 2023. Take the tour!
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First Friday OUTDOORS
First Friday OUTDOORS (FFO) provides monthly community building and arts engagement in safe manners that provide social distanced experiences, interaction, and education. Event-goers have the opportunity to safely participate at home through online and virtual offerings or in-person through social distanced outdoor experiences.
Download the FFO guided walking tour & info brochure BELOW :)
Download the FFO guided walking tour & info brochure BELOW :)
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Visit the Douglas County Health Department for the latest COVID-19 resources
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP1615
awarded to Douglas County by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
awarded to Douglas County by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
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BFF's First Friday events occur monthly (year-round!) in Benson.
Proudly supported by:
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Please support our sponsors!
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Take a look at 2022's Annual Report
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