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e-PRIL 3rd BeFF
​#bffthis #findyourbleach

First Friday LIVE via SOCIAL MEDIA:

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We're socially distanced, but we're still living :)
It's time to get creative !


This BFF (or "BeFF" as we'd like to put it) will highlight local artists and our community through:
- digital interactions
- virtual gallery tours
- public art
- after-dark projections
- window displays
- and other elements that can be appreciated either from home or outdoors in-person at a 6ft safe distance from others.

DISCLAIMER:
We are NOT encouraging large gatherings or social nearness through this event. Please use your greater judgement and follow suggested precautions advised by our health and government officials.


We encourage you to do the following:
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.
- Refrain from high-fives, handshakes, and hugs.
- If you feel under the weather in ANY way, please stay at home.
- Keep a well sanitized home and work environment #findyourbleach

If you are taking the above precautions, and would like to be outside and enjoy public art at safe distances,
we encourage you to join us for Benson First Friday :)


If you'd rather be at home,
​simply follow our social media outlets and all the hot links below to enjoy First Friday in the safety and comfort of your own home.

HOTLINKS:

online exhibitions, sales, and gallery experiences
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Brace Yourself: Tenacious Karma
by John Stillmunks
@ the little gallery
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**artist audio clips TBA
***the little gallery will be open by appointment only (call 402.681.1901) through the end of April
More on John Stillmunks

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The Room and The Landscape
​by Peter P. Goche and Thomas Prinz
@ maple st. construct

DIGITAL EXHIBITION & MORE

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COMMERCIAL BREAK
by Sarah Rowe
​@ petshop
VIRTUAL GALLERY TOUR and more information

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Social Resonance Vol 1:
Mike Schlesinger & Rebecca Lowry

LIVE @ The Sydney
WATCH NOW
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Patrick Dieteman
@ star deli
Images from Patrick Dieteman

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Lost Transmissions: Space in Time
by Sam Hulsebus
SEE WORK IN DISCUSSIONS TAB

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Amorphous Objects
ft. Amelia Briggs, Garry Noland, Ziba Rajabi, Erin Langley, and Melissa Loney
@ ghostartproject.com​​
DIGITAL EXHIBITION & MORE

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ONLINE SALE
@ revivalomaha.com
SHOP ONLINE

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Elevate #46 
DJ Budded
Lowercase Tres
Jack
DANCE @ HOME 7pm - 1am
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COVI-Free Artists Relief Sale
​6-8pm LIVE
​@ petshop
ENTER THE GALLERY via Zoom @ 6pm
MORE

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TRANSIT
a look at transportation options featuring artist Johnny Redd and pieces of tactical urbanism from the collection of Sarah Johnson & Scott Blake
​@ mamo gallery

virtual gallery tour and more information

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FLASH SALE
20% OFF with promo code TGIBFF + Free Shipping! *some exclusions apply.
​@ daisy-jones-locker.com
FLASH SALE

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Debut of BFF's "The FEW"
WATCH NOW

WINDOW DISPLAYS:

public art viewable from your car or a safe-distance stroll down the street
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Ramon Guzman
@ jake's cigars & spirits

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The Knalbtown Scroll
David Jenowe & Jack Jenowe
@ petshop
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WINDOW SHOPPING AT THE STRIP MALL
by Sarah Rowe
​@ petshop
VIRTUAL GALLERY TOUR and more information

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pieces from SISSI
work by Walker Greene
curation by Jared Packard
​@ petshop
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Deft Momentum
​by Katera Brown
​@ the sydney


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CHOICE Custom Framing & Gallery

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PUBLIC ART:

public art
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on-street installation
Positivity Signs printed by
Revolution Wraps
#PositiveRevolution

located all along Maple St. and surrounding streets
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new work
by norm4eva


located just south of 60th & Maple
​along the alleyway

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After-dark projections!

located throughout the neighborhood, after dark
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Banner Project 2019
by 16 local artists

located all along Maple St. and surrounding streets
other BFF PUBLIC ART PROJECTS

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT:

public art scavenger hunt
Hop in your car and take to the streets of Benson during Benson First Friday!

Wanna start your weekend with some ICE CREAM from Ted & Wally's Ultra-Premium Homemade Ice Cream n Benson?
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First 5 people to comment on THIS POST with pictures of the 5 scavenger hunt items win a free dish or cone from Ted and Wally's .

Here are the clues:

1. If you come from the West, on our quaint Maple street,
how do you know we love EVERYONE WE MEET?
It’s a great big picture, on the right-hand side.
If you are new to the area, please don’t hide!!!

2. Once there was a garden, near the library and a pizza oven,
who had a golden octopus, that was actually quite fun “lovin”.

3. This one is harder to find, because super heroes hide their face,
but don’t drive all the way to military, or spiderman will be gone without a trace!

4. Once there was a place, near where video games creatures came to play!
And all the creatures from different features, made a beautiful picture bigger than life!

5. I’ve seen them looking at me, not from the ground or from the skies.
But they were hiding in plain sight by my favorite ice cream, with all their crazy, and pretty eyes!



Hint from Sarah B.:
All items are on buildings located on and between Maple street and Military and don't go further east than 60th street. Have fun!
EVENT DETAILS & SUBMISSIONS
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The FEW - Episode 1

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.


Brought to you by VIEWERS LIKE YOU!  (please support!)
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WATCH THE PILOT EPISODE

We'd like to thank Douglas County, Nebraska for sponsoring a portion of BFF Omaha's First Fridays!  ​
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