present
The 10th Annual
New American Arts Festival
Friday, August 4th, 2023
6-10pm
6-10pm
Join Heartland Family Services and BFF Omaha on #FirstFriday August 4th for the 10th Annual New American Arts Festival in the Benson Creative District! NAAF celebrates the immigrant, migrant, and refugee communities of the greater Omaha area.
💛 Omaha Mobile Stage on Military Ave. 6:30-9:30pm featuring live performances, dancers, and musicians
❤️ Indoor Music Showcase at Shakedown St. Tavern 6-9pm
💛 D'Colores Art Bus featuring visual artists, Salsa Workshop, and Drum workshop
❤️ Community-painted mural installation by Oria Simonini
💛 Visual Art exhibitions and on-street displays
❤️ Live Artists
💛 Artist Vendors, Food Vendors, and Community Partners
❤️ All-ages art activities
💛 Omaha Mobile Stage on Military Ave. 6:30-9:30pm featuring live performances, dancers, and musicians
❤️ Indoor Music Showcase at Shakedown St. Tavern 6-9pm
💛 D'Colores Art Bus featuring visual artists, Salsa Workshop, and Drum workshop
❤️ Community-painted mural installation by Oria Simonini
💛 Visual Art exhibitions and on-street displays
❤️ Live Artists
💛 Artist Vendors, Food Vendors, and Community Partners
❤️ All-ages art activities
2021 Featured Performers
2021 Featured Artisans
2021 Gallery Artists
Scheduled gallery exhibitions are subject to change.
Petshop
2727 N. 62nd St. Omaha, NE 68104 Showcasing: Virgilio Rodriguez |
CityLight Arts Project
(Now Radial Arts Center) 5603 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha, NE 68104 Showcasing: Pratik Rayamajhi & Nele Sudar |
Benson Art Gallery
(Now BFF Gallery) 6051 Maple St. Omaha, NE 68104 Showcasing: Siddig Babiker |
At-Home Cooking Demonstrations
In an effort towards increased accessibility, these workshops are now video-recorded and available for enjoyment at any time!
If you enjoy the demonstrations and the food, please consider making a donation!
All proceeds will go towards our talented chefs and future New American Arts Festivals!
(Suggested Donation $10)
If you enjoy the demonstrations and the food, please consider making a donation!
All proceeds will go towards our talented chefs and future New American Arts Festivals!
(Suggested Donation $10)