Artist Opportunities

BFF is ARTIST DRIVEN!

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

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

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.

More info + Submissions

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.

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

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

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 :)