BFF to the Community.
2018 New American Arts Festival!
Friday, August 3rd, 2018
4pm-11pm Military Ave. & Maple St. Join us for the 2018 New American Arts Festival on Friday, August 3! This project, in its 5th year, is hosted by Lutheran Family Services and Benson First Friday, & will be a street festival in downtown Benson! This event seeks to highlight the performance and visual arts of Omaha's refugee and immigrant communities. Expect workshops, live music and dance performances, visual art collaborations in local galleries, and a street artist market! This event is completely free and will be family friendly. Gallery Spaces are throughout the neighborhood. Stage and street galleries are on Military Ave. |
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PETFESTAugust 11th 2pm-12am
$10 day of sales only PETFEST is a full day music and art festival and fundraiser for BFF, located at Petshop (BFF's new home and host to art galleries, studios, and event space). Petshop is located at 2725-2729 N. 62nd St. Featuring: Universe Contest, Mike Schlesinger, Those Far Out Arrows, Hussies, Sam Martin, Queerniverse, Black Johnny Quest w/ Kethro, Effluvium, Sean Pratt and the Sweats, Bed Rest, Artichoke Hearts, Fifi Nono, 3gypt, Dilute, Harvey Pekar (Cleveland Ohio), Meaninglessness, OK Party Comedy, Kethro, Cult Play, Queernite, Ryan Kinsch, AND MORE. |
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Oceanside Mural ProjectThe Oceanside Mural is complete!
Please go see it for yourselves on 63rd & Maple :) BFF partnered with the Benson Business Improvement District to paint a large-scale mural on the Oceanside building on the west end of Benson. Maggie Weber & Maggie Heusinkvelt led the project. |
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 much praise & credit to Sarah Miller!
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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