BFF Omaha

If you’ve been to a First Friday, PETFEST, or any wild and wonderful art event in Benson, you already know what BFF Omaha is about. They’re the creative force behind a lot of the magic happening in the BCD.

What They Do:

  • Public Art & Creative Infrastructure – Murals, installations, and other artistic projects that activate Benson’s spaces.

  • Arts Education – Providing creative workshops and events for all ages, fostering artistic expression and skill-building in the community.

  • BFF Green Team – A sustainability and creativity-driven initiative that organizes community cleanups, workshops, and public art projects using found objects to promote environmental awareness and artistic engagement.

  • Affordable Artist Studios & Markets – Providing accessible spaces for artists to work, showcase, and sell their creations.

  • Coordinating Creative Programming – Working with galleries, artists, businesses, and other creative groups to bring exciting events and projects to the neighborhood.

Staff

Executive Director

Alex Jochim

Communications & Creative Director

JP Gurnett

Benson Creative District Director

Annie Butler

Board Members

President

Linda Bohnenkamp

Board Member

Makayla Harrie

Vice President

Ang Bennett

Board Member

Oria Simonini

Treasurer

Jacob Hoffman

Board Member

Shelby Audiss

Secretary

Sarah Cavanaugh