Little Joys
Installation by Ben Dumas

Friday, April 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
MaMo Gallery
Benson, Omaha

MaMo Gallery reopens for the season with Little Joys, a new installation by mixed-media artist Ben Dumas.

Little Joys is an assemblage of 365 objects collected over the course of a year, each representing a small, everyday moment that carries a deeper personal story. Beginning on December 31, 2024, Dumas committed to collecting one “little joy” each day throughout 2025 — transforming seemingly ordinary, discardable items into a growing archive of memory, reflection, and meaning.

Through this layered installation, the artist explores how small objects can hold emotional weight and help shape our understanding of home, place, and personal history.

Workshop & Artist Talk
Sunday, April 19 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Join Ben Dumas for a workshop and artist talk exploring the ideas behind Little Joys. The afternoon will also feature live improvised music by Lula.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own “little joy” object to contribute to the conversation.

Gallery Hours
April & May First Fridays
Thursday open hours: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
April 9, April 16, April 23, May 7

About the Artist
Ben Dumas (they/them) is a self-taught mixed-media artist whose work explores assemblage, found objects, and our evolving relationship with everyday materials. Their practice focuses on transforming overlooked items into poetic arrangements that reflect memory, place, and the emotional weight carried by ordinary things.