Artist Opportunities

BFF is ARTIST DRIVEN!

Below you'll find exhibition opportunities and special calls for artists.

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Artist submissions will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Originality & Creativity
- Composition and Design
- Technical Skill/Difficulty
- Presentation
- 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)

VOICES OF CHOICE

Nebraskans for Abortion Access + BFF Omaha are joining together to advocate for abortion access & awareness in rural Nebraska through local artist-designed billboards. This project will create advocacy, identify available resources, and spread awareness for abortion access in Nebraska, particularly among rural communities.

Submissions are encouraged from local Nebraskan creatives, seeking tactful, one-of-a-kind, eye-catching messages that support abortion access & reproductive rights within the state. Selected artist designs will then be displayed on various billboards across the state February-April 2023.

more information + submissions

Petshop Gallery: Brick & Mortar POP UPS

In 2023, PETSHOP is bringing back the opportunity for start-up creative retailers to occupy one of Petshop's galleries (located at 2725 & 2727 N. 62nd St)!

Want to explore how your creative business might function without leasing a space?
This is your chance.

more info + submissions

Benson Little League: Community-Driven Public Art Proposals

Benson Little League and BFF Omaha are seeking public art proposals that incorporate and engage the community in the installation process!

more info + submissions

I AM SEEN
LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Art Exhibition

I AM SEEN is BFF's ongoing LGBTQIA2S+ youth and artist mentorship program!

This year, we are seeking art submissions from youth artists (K-12) who are members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community for one big group exhibition at Petshop Gallery, showcasing LGBTQIA2S+ visibilty!

The exhibition will open during First Friday on December 2nd, 2022, and remain on display through December 18th.

more info + submissions

NAAF Artists, Collaborators, & Committee Members

We are seeking Artists, Community Partners, and Committee Members for the 10th Annual New American Arts Festival in August 2023 !

more info + submissions

Call for Teenage artists!
Accepting submissions for TeenLine programming!

submit to the zine

more information

Call for Window Artists
Accepting submissions for on-street window displays
during First Fridays!

submit your work here

Design a Poster!
Accepting submissions for First Friday posters!

All selected poster artists receive a Blick Art Materials GIFT CARD!*

design a poster for BFF

Special thanks to BLICK ART MATERIALS for sponsoring our Poster Artists!

BFFzz
Accepting Creative Submissions for BFFzz Quarterly Publication - Visual Art, Poetry, Prose, Comics, etc!

more information on bffzz submissions

First Friday Members ONLY Happy Hour
Call for Performers!

Members ONLY Happy Hours occur EVERY First Friday @ The Sydney from 5:30-6:30.
Performers are compensated.

Star Deli Gallery

Please submit artist proposals to exhibit at Star Deli Gallery during First Fridays!

more info + submission form

The Quickie Machine

Submit work to be sold in our ART + CURIOS vending machine, The Quickie Machine - located at The Sydney :)

Keep in mind - products must fit within 2"x5"x7” space!

more information and submissions

Other Exhibition Opportunities

There are a number of venues to display your artwork throughout Benson
and during First Fridays!

Please fill out ALL the corresponding contact fields for places you'd like to exhibit.
They will contact you if the space is available and if your work is appropriate for the space :)