Education
BFF Omaha’s education and creative learning work is woven throughout all of our programming, connecting artists, participants, and educators through hands-on, accessible experiences. Programs span youth engagement, creative aging, in-school education, and artist-led learning, with creative educational materials integrated into events and initiatives across the district. All opportunities are offered free or pay-what-you-can, ensuring that people of any skill level and from any financial background can access the connection, confidence, and skills that come from engaging in the arts.
Classes and Workshops
BFF Omaha offers artist-led classes and workshops year-round for youth, adults, and older adults. Programs emphasize hands-on learning, creative exploration, and community connection, with opportunities designed to meet people at different stages of life. All classes are free or pay-what-you-can, ensuring access regardless of experience level or financial situation.
Youth Classes (K-12)
Adult Classes
Creative Aging (55+)
Benson High School Partnership
BFF works in partnership with Benson High School to support creative skill-building, entrepreneurship, and real-world experience for students. In-school initiatives include The Carrot business directory, the Artrepreneurial Academy, and special internships that connect students with artists, mentors, and neighborhood partners. These programs are embedded within the school environment and support long-term pathways into creative and cultural work.
Check out the student designed business directory here →
Youth Artist Market
The Youth Artist Market is produced in partnership with The Bay and hosted at the Benson Community Center, providing a public-facing opportunity for young artists to sell their work as part of First Friday. Participants gain hands-on experience in pricing, marketing, and customer engagement while building confidence and creative business skills in a supportive, community-centered environment.
Exhibition and Public-Facing Opportunities
Education programming is paired with public-facing opportunities that allow participants to share their work, build confidence, and engage new audiences. Youth exhibitions take place alongside First Friday at Ted and Wallys and The Benson Community Center, creating moments where youth and emerging artists can see their work presented in real community spaces. Free to-go art kits and First Friday activity guides are distributed during these events, extending creative engagement beyond the exhibition itself and encouraging hands-on participation for families and visitors throughout the neighborhood.