Headquartered in Benson, BFF is dedicated to building community through arts engagement. We support the arts & our community through Advocacy, Education, Inclusion, Opportunity, and Unique experiences (AEIOU). Since 2012, we have provided a social infrastructure that is integral to the community’s well being and supportive of local artists, businesses, residents, commerce, and the environment through interactive art programs. BFF's major programs are year-round monthly First Fridays, All-ages Education, Petshop Galleries & Studios, MaMO Gallery, Green Team (Environmental Sustainability), public art projects, BFF Gallery, Trudy’s Artist Studios, and management of the Benson Creative District.
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Upcoming Events
Join BFF Omaha and artist Kim Darling for an eight-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, and artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Classes are free, with an optional pay-what-you-can contribution. Donations help BFF Omaha continue providing free and accessible arts opportunities for our community.
Free and open to adults 18+.
Join BFF Omaha and artist Kim Darling for an eight-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, and artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Classes are free, with an optional pay-what-you-can contribution. Donations help BFF Omaha continue providing free and accessible arts opportunities for our community.
Free and open to adults 18+.
Tootsie Roll for scale!
Join us on November First Friday to make an itty bitty pocket sized zine! The possibilities are endless with these adorable little books!
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 Omaha and artist Kim Darling for an eight-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, and artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Classes are free, with an optional pay-what-you-can contribution. Donations help BFF Omaha continue providing free and accessible arts opportunities for our community.
Free and open to adults 18+.
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 Omaha and artist Kim Darling for an eight-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, and artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Classes are free, with an optional pay-what-you-can contribution. Donations help BFF Omaha continue providing free and accessible arts opportunities for our community.
Free and open to adults 18+.
Join BFF Omaha and artist Kim Darling for an eight-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, and artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Classes are free, with an optional pay-what-you-can contribution. Donations help BFF Omaha continue providing free and accessible arts opportunities for our community.
Free and open to adults 18+.
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.