BFF to the Community.

Building Community
​Through Arts Engagement.

It's GIVING TUESDAY!

An in-depth look at B.F. Friend's transformative manuscript "The Meme" and how modern-day believers are creating a resurgence of art & culture inspired by the ancient text.

"The Meme" tells its believers to "GIVE TO BFF," and we can only assume it's asking us all to donate to BFF Omaha during Giving Tuesday, December 1st, 2020.

Make Your Donation at https://shareomaha.org/donate/bff 
Video and Editing by Joe Rohleder https://www.joe.video/
Memelisa Friend played by Caitlin Little // Don Nation played by Alex Jochim // Memelvin played by John-Paul Gurnett

2021
​BANNER PROJECT

BFF is partnering AGAIN with the Benson Improvement District for another ARTIST BANNER PROJECT- showcasing 16 unique works of art printed on street pole banners that will line the streets of Benson. The banners will be displayed from February 2021-June 2021 (or later!). 

Although we typically encourage
all artists to submit designs, 
artist submissions for the 2021 Banner Project will be limited to those artists identifying as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color.

Important Dates
Open Call for Submissions:  November 13th-December 4th, 2020
Jurying & Selection Process:  December 7th-December 21st, 2020
Selected Artist Notifications:  Early January 2021
Banners Installed:  Late January 2021
 

LGBTQIA2S+ RURAL ARTISTS
Call 4 Artists!

Are you an artist that identifies as LGBTQIA2S+ and lives outside the Omaha and Lincoln metropolitan area? 
Looking to expand your networks and meet other like-minded artists in Nebraska? 

Then this is an opportunity for you!

Please apply HERE.

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.
LGBTQIA2S+ ARTIST OUTREACH
Do you identify as LGBTQIA2S+? Are you looking to expand your artistic opportunities? Now seeking LGBTQIA2S+ artists of all disciplines!
The BFF Green Team 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.

November 6th First Friday!

Selections from our 'TUBE channel

"Little Known Places" - Season 1, Episode 2 
"Walk It Out" w/ MLC - September First Friday @ Petshop
PETSHOP
​ is a shared creative space in Benson, housing affordable artist studios, community galleries, event space, offices, and is home to BFF's headquarters.

See what's next in the galleries, who's in the studios, and how you can host your event at PETSHOP.

The MaMO

MaMO Gallery (pronounced "May-MOH") is a 42' semi-trailer-turned-gallery that travels throughout Omaha and region, parking and partnering with various communities, organizations, and events.   The MaMO operates March-December and hosts interdisciplinary programming produced by BFF's MaMO team and representatives from each partnering community/location.
Stay up to date with the MaMO and its whereabouts!
(pronounced "May-MOH") ​

See how you can get involved.

ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

Want to show your work during a
​First Friday event?

Or get involved in any of our other projects?

Check out all the Artist Opportunities:

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.  

​
See all the perks and sign up here!

See what's in store...

Don't miss our monthly First Friday art walks!
They happen every first Friday of the month in and around Benson!
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BFF's First Friday events occur monthly (year-round!) in Benson.
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