Building community through arts engagement.

New American Arts Festival:  REFRAMED

a virtual celebration of the visual and performing arts of New Americans (Immigrant and Refugees) in downtown Benson

AUGUST 7th

PETFEST 2020

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th 
3pm-1am

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!!!
 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/petfest-tickets-113927341746

GenQ

BFF is proud to announce our latest program, GenQ, which aims at creating LGBTQIA2S+ Inclusion opportunities
and is supported by the Equality Fund
through the Omaha Community Foundation.

With this great opportunity, BFF is getting to WERK and celebrating Pride this June. We believe in the spirit of pride and invite everyone all over the city to celebrate pride with us!   Because Pride is not just an event, it is a feeling.
*GenQ is supported by the Equality Fund through the Omaha Community Foundation.
I AM SEEN
Teen Workshop Series and Exhibition 
partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters

CALL FOR ARTIST MENTORS!

BFF GREEN TEAM

The BFF Environment Sustainability program aims to keep Benson inviting and healthy while showcasing the positive effects of environmentally sustainable practices by providing resources and opportunities for Benson residents, businesses, and communities.
The program includes a dedicated volunteer crew (BFF Green Team), an educational program (DIY Green Club), a community engagement program (Benson Cleanup Crew), and opportunities for community partnerships.

*BFF's Green Team is supported by the Omaha Neighborhood Grants Program, a program of the Omaha Community Foundation.

August First Friday!

The FEW

The FEW is an original webisode program providing
​weekly interactive entertainment
for the quarantined MANY - brought to you by The FEW. 

The FEW's mission is to support local artists and businesses
​while maintaining and strengthening community connections.

Hosted by Caitlin Little, John-Paul Gurnett, & Alex Jochim.
Filmed & edited by Joe Rohleder.

MARK THEM CALENDARS!


New American Arts Festival - REFRAMED
August 7th
New American Arts Festival - Reframed
A virtual celebration of the visual and performing arts of New Americans (Immigrant and Refugees) in downtown Benson
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PETFEST 2020
August 15th
BFF's annual music and art fundraiser!

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/petfest-tickets-113927341746

New American Arts Festival
REFRAMED

Friday, August 7th, 2020 - 5pm-10pm
New American Arts Festival - Reframed
An IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL celebration of the visual and performing arts of New Americans (Immigrant and Refugees) in downtown Benson!

Join us for the 2020 New American Arts Festival - Reframed on Friday, August 7! This project, in its 7th year, is hosted by Lutheran Family Services and BFF Omaha. Due to COVID-19 our typical street festival on Military Avenue in downtown Benson will now be a hybrid of in person gallery exhibits on Maple St. as well as virtual performances, and an online artisan market.

Summer Artist Markets

Summer's almost here!
​And we'll be closing Military Ave @ Maple St. each month for our 
2020 Artist Markets! 
Join us ON THE STREET during BFFs May-September,
5pm-10pm each month!

Featuring Artist Vendors, Community Organizations, Performances, On-Street DJs, Youth Activities, Food, & FUN.

Calling all LIVE ARTISTS, ARTIST VENDORS, & PERFORMERS!

Youth Engagement

BFF is rampin' up our Youth Engagement in 2020!
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Monthly activities, weekly get-togethers, teen workshops, OPS outreach, public art projects, scholarships, and MORE.

Connect via our YE FACEBOOK PAGE 
OR
Our YE GROUP PAGE

PETSHOP

We 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.

The MaMO

We did it.

We turned a 42' semi truck into a moving gallery!

Stay up to date with the MaMO and its whereabouts!
(pronounced "May-MOH" for Mayflower MObile) ​

See how you can get involved.

ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

Want to show your work during a
​Benson First Friday event!

Check out all the Artist Opportunities!

2020 Internships

COVID-willing, our 2020 Seasonal Internships will begin on May 25th!

BFF is seeking interns for each of the following departments (program descriptions below):
  • MaMO Gallery
  • Petshop Gallery & Studios
  • First Fridays & Artist Markets
  • Youth Engagement
  • Administration
  • Marketing (encompassing BFFzz, Event Posters, & Street Team) 
But it's never too early to apply :)

Friends of BFF 
​Membership Program

Want to become BFF's BFF??

Join our Friends of BFF Membership Program!
Become a member today & enjoy the benefits - including perks throughout the neighborhood at every event with your personalized membership card.  

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See all the perks and sign up here!

See what's in store...

Don't miss our monthly BFF art walks!
They happen every first Friday of the month in and around Benson!
Click below to catch up on the latest and to stay fresh on our upcoming events!

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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

Visit her BFF Galleries:

LOCATION
BFF events occur monthly in Benson.
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