Artist Opportunities
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Artist Opportunities
BFF Omaha is seeking artists and community partners for 2025 programing. Opportunities available across a variety of programs and open to all disciplines! Select a program below to find out more information.
Participate as an Exhibiting Visual Artist or Performing Artist at Trudy’s!
Trudy’s (2814 N. 60th St.) is seeking local visual and performing artists to be part of our ongoing creative programming. This is a chance to share your work with the Benson community, connect with new audiences, and be part of BFF Omaha’s vibrant arts ecosystem.
Visual Artists
Selected artists are featured in quarterly exhibitions. Artists have flexibility in how much work they choose to display, and exhibitions remain on view for three months.
Performing Artists
Musicians, poets, and other performers are invited to join our First Friday: Undercurrents at the Dock series, a monthly performance program designed to complement Trudy’s visual art exhibitions, open studios, and interactive activities.
Whether your passion is on the wall or on the stage, Trudy’s offers a welcoming space to share your creativity and connect with an engaged, art-loving audience.
BFF Artist Opportunities!
Whether you're a community member, art enthusiast, environmental advocate, or simply enjoy live performances, there's something for everyone at BFF. Explore our current opportunities below!
BFF Gallery
On-Street Artists
MaMO Gallery
Youth + Teen Artists
Star Deli
BFF Artist Market
New American Arts Festival
Jake’s
First Friday Pride
Summer Interns
Artist submissions will be selected based on the following criteria:
Relevance to specific project scope
Artist's alignment with BFF's Core Values
Artist's alignment with BFF's Code of Conduct (to our knowledge)
Artist's work history (if previously selected for past BFF projects)
Originality & Creativity
Composition and Design
Technical Skill/Difficulty
Presentation
Call for Teaching Artists in Residence
Introducing monthly Teaching Artists Residencies at Trudy's!
Open to any art class subject! All age-ranges! Flexible time frames! Stipend and supplies provided!
Teaching Artists in Residence made possible by the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Additional support provided by Mayor Stothert's Neighborhood Grants.
For more information and to apply visit the link below.
Calling Teen Line
We are proud to announce the launch of TEEN LINE - programming designed for teenagers & high school students.
Exhibition Opportunities
Now seeking area teenagers who are interested in exhibiting their VISUAL ART during monthly First Friday art walks! Exhibitions will currently be located at Ted & Wally's in Benson - with more to come.
Teen Zine
We're on the hunt for submissions to our NEXT ISSUE of the "Teen Zine" publication! Now seeking all VISUAL ART & WRITING submissions - anything ART- or COMMUNITY-focused intended for print, including Drawings, Poetry, Prose, Interviews, Photographs, Comics, Images, and more! Although Issue #2 submissions have closed, we are always taking submissions for future issues!
Public Art
Are you a youth artist nterested in creating a mural or other public art piece? Please email Laura Simpson at laura@bffomaha.org with any questions.
Design a Poster
Design a poster for the next First Friday event! We are now accepting submissions for First Friday posters! All selected poster artists receive a Blick Art Materials GIFT CARD!
Free Little Arts Center
Want to display your art at the Free Little Arts Center? Submit your ideas and work below!
Call for Window Artists
Accepting submissions for on-street window displays
during First Fridays!
Other Exhibition Opportunities
There are a number of venues to display your artwork throughout Benson and during First Fridays! They will contact you if the space is available and if your work is appropriate for the space :)
