BFF to the Community.

Building Community
​Through Arts Engagement.

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!). 


Submissions for the 2021 Banner Project
​are now closed :(

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

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.
Follow along with rural Nebraska artist Karrie Steely as she navigates western Nebraska, the American Southwest, and ELSEWHERE in between. 
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Karrie is an artist, homesteader, teacher and adventurer. Turning over every literal and figurative rock that she can find, living curiously and creatively outside of the conventions of the common world. 
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.

January 1st First Friday!

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!

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.  

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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!
Click below to catch up on the latest and to stay fresh on our upcoming events!

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LOCATION

BFF's First Friday events occur monthly (year-round!) in Benson.
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