BFF Omaha
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
Bring a creative project to work on amongst others while we lightly socialize and listen to music. Free, always. All ages are welcome.
🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s
Drop-in Public Studio Hours
Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.
🗓 2nd Thursday of each month
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St
ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗
Bring a creative project to work on amongst others while we lightly socialize and listen to music. Free, always. All ages are welcome.
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.