BFF to the Community.
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OMAHA GIVES!!!Benson First Friday (BFF) is dedicated to supporting the region’s emerging and established artists by creating opportunity, exposure and experiences that help them move forward while enriching the cultural competency of the greater Omaha area.
We organize and operate monthly neighborhood art walks in Benson that include visual art exhibitions, performance art, musicians, an artist vendor market, community engagement, youth outreach, fashion, food, special events and more. Our growth in recent years has allowed us to expand into other areas, such as public art projects, the creation of new gallery spaces, the development of publications and our soon-to-debut Mayflower Mobile Gallery (a 42' semi trailer that we've transformed into an art/event space). 2018 Goals Staff Expansion Project Development and Sustainability Higher Safety, Visibility, and Continuity within our monthly events Youth Outreach Headquarter Establishment Every donation helps! $25 helps implement new safety and visibility measures $50 supplies materials for Youth Outreach activities $100 pays a local artist for sharing their talents $500 adds to BFF's overhead sustainability Schedule your donation today! |
SUMMER STREET SERIESSummer's almost here!
And we'll be closing Military Ave @ Maple St. each month for our 2018 Summer Street Series! Join us ON THE STREET during BFFs May-September and during Benson Days. Summer Street Series will include the BFF Artist Market, our interactive Art Booth, Live Artists, Performers, Musicians, special events (like the 5th annual New American Arts Festival in August), & MORE. But we can't do it alone! We are seeking artists, businesses, and community partners to collaborate on our Street Series! We are now accepting submissions online. CLICK BELOW for more information: |
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MAYFLOWER GALLERYALL ABOARD!
Thanks to Douglas County Visitor Improvement Grant, BFF is creating a mobile gallery that will travel to different neighborhoods throughout the next year, working with specific community members in each area to act as guest curators. Mayflower Gallery will not only host art exhibitions, but also community events such as live music, workshops, & other events. The gallery would not be possible without the generous donation of our 42' semi trailer from Select Van & Storage ! |
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BFFzzBFFzz - our new publication featuring local visual artists, writers, etc. becomes quarterly this JUNE!
Don't miss it! Copies are available at Lion's Mane Vintage. Want to submit work? Bring it on! Image by Jade Allen
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We have to give credit where credit is due:
Our website wouldn't look as great as it does without the amazing imagery
provided by our BFF Photographer, Sarah Miller!
Thank you Sarah for your talent and dedication to Benson First Friday!
To see more of Sarah's work, CLICK HERE
Our website wouldn't look as great as it does without the amazing imagery
provided by our BFF Photographer, Sarah Miller!
Thank you Sarah for your talent and dedication to Benson First Friday!
To see more of Sarah's work, CLICK HERE
Visit her BFF Galleries:
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BFF events occur monthly in Benson.
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