Classes at Trudy's

Classes at Trudy's are now in session! Join a new Teaching Artist in Residence every month and learn a new art skill!

Each art class will consist of a three-week course. All necessary supplies and materials are provided!

Days, Times, and Ages may vary.

Teaching Opportunities Available!

Share your artistic skill set with eager learners during a month long teaching artist in residency at Trudy's! Seeking teaching artists of all disciplines!

More Information and to Sign Up

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Upcoming Classes at Trudy's

Class	Instructor	Times	Ages
Art in Nature	Kassandra Mayo	Saturday October 14th, 21st, 28th. 1:30 - 3:30	6 - 10 years
Artmaking for Activists	Isabella Manhart	Friday November 10th, 17th, and 24th 5 - 7pm	12-16 years
Mische Technique: The Traditional Methods of the Dutch Masters in Arylics	Daniel Cavanagh	December dates TBD	TBD
Illustration	Rebekah Pilypaitis	March dates TBD	TBD
Abstract Nature Drawing with Pastels	Erin Blayney	Saturday April 13th, 20th, 27th, 11am - 1pm	All Ages
Cameraless Photography	Josie Langbehn	Thursday May 16th, 23rd, 30th 6 - 8pm	All Ages

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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!   
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Exhibitions will currently be located at Ted & Wally's in Benson - with more to come.

apply here

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 :)

apply here

Public Art

Interested in creating a mural or other public art piece??

BFF and City Sprouts invite all Omaha-area
​high school Juniors and Seniors
to apply for a chance to install a public art piece/mural on the City Sprouts building over the 2023 Summer!

Artist(s) will be compensated & supplies will be provided.

Please email Laura Simpson at laura@bffomaha.org
with any questions

more info and how to apply

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I AM SEEN
Teen LGBTQIA2S+ Mentorship Program

I AM SEEN offers hands-on art education & exhibition opportunities for local teens identifying as LGBTQIA2S+  

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

The exhibition will open during First Friday on December 1st, 2023, and remain on display through December 18th. 
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TeenLine at Trudy's!

Trudy's is BFF's latest space
at 2814 N. 60th Street, open to the public every First Friday, year-round!

It houses affordable artist studio spaces, as well as the HQ for TeenLine programming and a shared education space!

Trudy's is now looking for art educators and other community partners! 

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more info and contact

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TeenLine Volunteering

This opportunity is for those wishing to expand their knowledge of art programs, exhibitions, and hands-on activities involving Omaha's art community.

Please email Laura Simpson at laura@bffomaha.org
for more information.

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Youth Engagement (K-12) provides community-building programming utilizing the arts,
​engaging area youth, local schools, and other educational partners.

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First Friday Activities
@ Ted & Wally's

JOIN US every First Friday of the year
@ Ted & Wally's in Benson from 6-8pm! 
We offer FREE hands on activities for youth ages 3 and up.


​Many First Friday spaces are family friendly as well:
Petshop, YOGA NOW, 402 Arts Collective, Ted & Wally's, Daisy Jones' Locker, CHOICE Custom Framing & Gallery, Benson Art Gallery, Citylight Arts Project, Maple St. Construct, The B Side of Benson Theatre, Parlour 1887, Star Deli, Jake's Cigars, Warlock Gallery, Barchen, and on-street window displays at Burke's Pub & Edward Jones.

BFF Kids + TeenLine Sponsors:

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Proudly supported by:

This project is generously funded by Mid-America Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Arts,
​and the state arts agencies of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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Please support our sponsors!