Maple St. Construct

Arts & Culture
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5912 Maple St.
Omaha, NE 68104

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Maple St. Construct is a creative-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that functions as an experimental studio, residency, and gallery founded, curated, and organized in Omaha, Nebraska. Our mission is to provide programming free to everyone as a public service to elevate the creative discourse in the communities we serve. Maple St. Construct serves a critical role in the promotion and presentation of art, design, and the built environment by bridging the discourse between outside and local cultural conventions with the community of Omaha, Nebraska and beyond.

Hours of Operation

By appointment only

 
 

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Upcoming Events

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Make Your Own Gargoyle with Future Artifact Studio
Sep 1
Make Your Own Gargoyle with Future Artifact Studio

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.

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Paper Mache Mask Workshop
Sep 15
Paper Mache Mask Workshop

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!

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Little Gay Craft Club (Handmade Parade)
Sep 16
Little Gay Craft Club (Handmade Parade)
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BFF Art Club
Sep 17
BFF Art Club

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.

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MATERIAL + FORM
Sep 17
MATERIAL + FORM

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+.

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Giant Joy Collective Creative-Making Open Studios
Sep 19
Giant Joy Collective Creative-Making Open Studios

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.

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Paper Mache Mask Workshop
Sep 22
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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!

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BFF Art Club
Sep 24
BFF Art Club

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Bring in a project you’ve been working on or start something new! We have supplies to share! No cost or sign up required.

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News

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Meet the new BCD Director, Annie Butler!
Meet the new BCD Director, Annie Butler!

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.

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BFF Omaha to Host “FURst Friday” September 6th in the Benson Creative District
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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.”

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BFF Omaha Celebrates 12 Years: How a DIY Art Walk Helped Transform Benson into a Creative Hub - Silicon Prairie News
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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.

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