402 Arts Collective
The 402 Arts Collective is a vibrant network of music artists, performing artists, visual artists, and other creatives who are committed to impacting the culture and serving the Omaha, Nebraska community. We foster a vibrant and growing collective of artists who are on a mission to serve others and enrich the lives of those they teach and coach. This community of artists has joined its resources to collectively make a greater impact on our community. Through teaching, creating, and performing, the students learn important life skills such as self-confidence, an appreciation of excellence, teamwork, and communication.
The 402 Lesson Studio is a program made possible by the non-profit organization - 402 Arts Collective. Upon the launch of this organization in early 2010, we began to identify a need developing in our community: a need for a safe, values-based, and affordable means through which to receive training in the arts. The organization’s artist members, passionate about teaching others their skill and crafts, began working together to form what is now called the 402 Lesson Studio. This program was launched in 2011 and significant growth has been seen! Now in two locations, the 402 Lesson Studio has increased vastly in its student enrollment. Our true passion is to provide resources to students within our community who don’t have access to quality art and music education. This is made possible through generous donations to the 402 Arts Collective Education Financial Assistance fund.
What makes the 402 Lesson Studio unique is the ability of each instructor to customize learning plans according to the student’s particular needs. This helps students achieve what they thought unachievable. Each Artist Instructor at the 402 Lesson Studio is a professional practitioner themselves, with a desire to help you grow in your instrument, art form, or skill.
Hours of Operation
Monday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
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Upcoming Events
2725 N. 62nd St.
September 1-30
In this speciality sculpture class, we'll design and fabricate our very own gargolyles looking at Grotesque architecture, gargoyles of the national cathedral, and the history behind the limestone creatures. Students will also use a clay body designed for sculptural work. Just in time to put it out for October!
250 per student, max two seats per class. Classes run for 4 weeks total and continue on the same time slot and day selected at sign-up. Please indicate which class you are signing up for in your initial email. Use link below to register.
Create Masks/Heads from recycled materials and paper mache to bring your unique characters to life! Bring ideas to spread joy and creativity for the Handmade Parade!
BFF Art Club is a casual opportunity for local creatives of all ages to hang out in the same space while working independently and/or collaboratively!
We are located in BFF’s NEW Education Space and Communications Lab! The address is 5905 Maple Street. Art Club runs from 5PM-7PM most Thursdays (except on the eve of First Friday). You can drop in when you want and leave when you want! No pressure; just come create with us!
Bring in a project you’ve been working on or start something new! We have supplies to share! No cost or sign up required.
Join BFF and artist Kim Darling for an 8-week studio workshop series exploring hand-built clay sculpture, artist books, and painting. Through material exploration, contemporary art practices, and guided studio projects, participants will experiment with new techniques, develop ideas, and create original works in a collaborative studio setting. All materials are provided. Artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Free and open to adults 18+.
Handmade Parade Open Studios
Giant Joy Collective
2725 N. 62nd St. (behind the building)
Every Saturday | August 1 - September 26
11 AM-3 PM
Bring your imagination. Bring your friends. Bring your weird stuff.
Let's fill the streets and alleyways of Benson with giant joy.
Create Masks/Heads from recycled materials and paper mache to bring your unique characters to life! Bring ideas to spread joy and creativity for the Handmade Parade!
BFF Art Club is a casual opportunity for local creatives of all ages to hang out in the same space while working independently and/or collaboratively!
We are located in BFF’s NEW Education Space and Communications Lab! The address is 5905 Maple Street. Art Club runs from 5PM-7PM most Thursdays (except on the eve of First Friday). You can drop in when you want and leave when you want! No pressure; just come create with us!
Bring in a project you’ve been working on or start something new! We have supplies to share! No cost or sign up required.
News
Annie Butler is the director of the newly State designated Benson Creative District. Having served on the board for BFF Omaha (formerly Benson First Friday) since it’s inception in 2012, she has strong ties to both the arts and the Benson community at large.
First Friday has gone to the dogs! On September 6th, BFF Omaha and The Byrd Bath invite dogs and their owners to the Benson Creative District for “FURst Friday.”
For more than a decade, the Benson neighborhood in north central Omaha has been home to a community dedicated to creating a better neighborhood through arts engagement.