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Artist Opportunities

BFF is ARTIST DRIVEN!  

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

REMEMBER to follow us on social media for the LATEST updates:
Instagram & Facebook

Want MORE updates and direct outreach
about opportunities that fit your artistic disciplines?  
FILL OUT OUR ARTIST INFORMATION FORM 

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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)

2023 ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND!


First Friday Pride

Calling all LGBTQIA2S+ Artists of all disciplines!

We are seeking:
  • Exhibiting & Live Visual Artists
  • Performing Artists & Musicians
  • Art Educators (Workshops/Youth)
  • Youth Activities / Youth Artists
  • Muralists/Creators
  • Volunteers
  • and More!

This project is possible with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
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More info + Submissions

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​2023 Garden Mural Public Art Opportunity

​BFF and City Sprouts is seeking an artist(s) to design and install a unique public art piece/mural at City Sprouts North Community Garden Summer 2023! Artist(s) will collaborate with a small group of selected teen artists to assist in installing the artwork. City Sprouts staff will also be available to assist. 
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The mission of City Sprouts is to use urban agriculture as a platform to develop equitable food systems, provide educational opportunities and build community. 
 https://www.omahasprouts.org
Submit Here

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
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2023 New American Arts Festival:  Artist & Community Partner

We are seeking Artists, Community Partners, and Committee Members for the 10th Annual New American Arts Festival in August 2023 !
more info + submissions
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Call for Teenage artists!
​Accepting submissions for TeenLine programming!

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submit to the zine
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more information

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

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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
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Special thanks to BLICK ART MATERIALS for sponsoring our Poster Artists!
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BFFzz​
Accepting Creative Submissions for BFFzz Quarterly Publication - Visual Art, Poetry, Prose, Comics, etc!

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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.
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    I want to perform during First Friday's Members ONLY Happy Hours!
    **accepting ALL forms of performances, bands, or musicians.
    If no link exists, please enter "N/A"
Submit

Star Deli Gallery

Please submit artist proposals to exhibit at Star Deli Gallery during First Fridays!
more info + submission form
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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 :)
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Edward Jones (windows)

    I want to show my work at Edward Jones!
    If no link exists, please enter "N/A"
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
Submit
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The Sydney

    I want to show my work at The Sydney!
    ​​*Sydney also accepts musicians & performers!
    If no link exists, please enter "N/A"
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
Submit
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On-Street Projection

    I want to project my digital work!
    If no link exists, please enter "N/A"
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
Submit

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Jake's Cigars

    I want to show my work at Jake's Cigars!
    ​
    If no link exists, please enter "N/A"
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
Submit



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Bärchen

    I want to show my work at Bärchen!
    If no link exists, please enter "N/A"
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
Submit

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St. Paul Benson

    I want to show my work at
    ​St. Paul Benson!
    If no link exists, please enter "N/A"
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
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Daisy Jones' Locker

    I want to show at Daisy Jones' Locker!
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    If no link exists, please enter "N/A"
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
Submit



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