
Artist Markets
BFF Artist Markets run on First Fridays monthly May - September (6 - 10 pm), located on Military Ave (North Market) and 62nd St (South Market) along Maple Street.
🛍️☀️ BFF SUMMER ARTIST MARKET ☀️🛍️
Friday, May 3 | 6–10 PM | Benson Creative District
It’s officially summer in Benson — and we’re kicking it off BIG! 🎉
Join us for our biggest Artist Market yet, with 85+ vendors and community partners across two full blocks packed with handmade goods, art, jewelry, live music, and community-powered fun!
❤️ North Market (Military Ave)
→ Live Art by Joy Cotton
→ Music by DJ B
💙 South Market (62nd St)
→ Petshop: UNLEASHED Summer Concert Series Vol. 1 | 6–10 PM
Behind Petshop — featuring Mad Darling, Dos Mundos, and Maddy and Sarah
💛 PLUS MORE ON-STREET MAGIC:
→ Tilt23 Showcase @ Ted & Wally’s (6023 Maple)
featuring: Ogi Kidd, Aqu, and Zaiyon
→ Jus B’s Crooner’s Corner w/ Omaha Mobile Stage (61st & Maple) | 6–9 PM
Smooth soul & R&B from Corbin, Jordan & Denzell, hosted by Lyriq Lashay
→ D’Colores Art Bus featuring Jair Rodriguez
→ Omaha Public Library’s Mobile Library
→ Mobile Fabric Shop KEY Designs
Free + all are welcome!
NORTH ARTIST MARKET \ MILITARY & MAPLE
A Kent Ceramics
A Light in the Attic
ANNIQUEARLEAN
Benson Little League
Bunny Diamond Association
Cassidy Coalson
Centre For Useless Splendour
Community Bike Shop
Creations by Missa
Derek Buckley
Eli Kempema
Em's Gems Handmade
Emerald Illustrations
Finley's Ethereal Goods
Finver Collections
GREEN TEAM
Haidyn Sosalla-Bahr
Hannah Rothermich
Honey’s D’Vine
Kacie in Your Facie
Karen’s Kreations
Lex Jonae
Lorelei Brand Photography
Mac's Kool Krafts
Mangelson's
Megan Max Art LLC
Megan McCoy
Mellow Mandalas
Monroe Blue
NAP
Organization Name
Palwasha Azimi
Pam Whisenhunt Photography
Rar Rar Press
River Daze Collective
SetonRaCreations
SofHof
The Bay
The Crafty Coven
The Light Candle Co. & Bella Vita
The Write Stuff
Things by Thor
"Time On My Hands: Crafts & Services"
Turtle Slap Studios
Urban Alicia Photography
Vanity Projects
Victoria Wright
Vio.let Design Studio
Wood Pushers Clothing
SOUTH ARTIST MARKET \ 62ND & MAPLE
3-in-1 Salon
Anne Newman Art
Aquarius Sun Crochet
CoryDoesArt
Crystal Joule Designs
Do It Big Creations
FILL IN SPOT
Fruitscented
From The Fen
Gay Made Pottery
G Willie Art
Gensculptss
GiornoLight
Goblin Gardens Studio
Gold Petal
Intergalactic Unicorn
Kelly Vo
KEY Fabrics
Kimsartt
Leah Beans Art
Lil Stinker Co.
Mad Katter Crochet
Midwest Mystics
Midwest Paranormal History Tours
Moon & Hare Shop
nico’s novelties
Off Primary
Omaha Public Library
Paige Against A Machine LLC
Prairie Pieces
Sedra D'Mente
Studio Trouvaille
The Velvet Archway
ThornRoseWren Art & Illustration
Titi's Trinkets
Wander About Oddities
Wild Bloom Dyes
Witt Creations
2025 Youth Artist Market!
Are you an artist or maker between ages 10-17? The 2025 BFF Summer Youth Art Market wants YOU to showcase your work during Benson First Fridays on June 6th, August 1st, and September 5th!
✨ Why Apply?
Sell your art in a vibrant community setting
Connect with other young artists & makers
Gain valuable entrepreneurial experience
📅 Apply by JANUARY 31, 2025!
Limited spots available—don’t wait!
Questions? Email melyn@bffomaha.org

Become a Vendor
We are always looking for a variety of artists and handmade vendors for our Summer Artist Markets! Applications open now through the end of January!
VENDOR APPLICATIONS
2025 BFF Summer Artist Markets will run monthly on First Fridays May 2nd, June 6th, August 1st, and September 5th
**NOTE due to July's First Friday falling on 4th of July this year, we have made the tough decision to cancel that First Friday in 2025 :(
Markets will be held within two street closures on 62nd St and Military Ave. at Maple St.
Markets will operate 6-10pm with vendor load-in from 4-6pm
Interdisciplinary artists and makers are encouraged to apply
Vendors will be selected via the application below
Selected vendors will be notified by March 2025 - all payments must be made online at that time in order to confirm.
Remember, markets include (sometimes loud) DJs and performances. If you prefer a quieter vending space, please mention that below.
Markets are a community space for all ages & groups with all sorts of eclectic sights & sounds.
Please submit your application below before JANUARY 31st, 2025!
NOTE:
- Preference (and a discount!) will be given to vendors who are able to attend all 4 months
- Further preference will be given to vendors who:
provide a pre-approved interactive element with event-goers
offer a perk (discount or freebie) to card-holding BFF Members
provide a scheduled educational or artist demonstration
***By applying, you agree to and understand that (A) you must abide by the BFF Code of Conduct (please contact us if you'd like a copy of the code), (B) you are comfortable with sometimes loud street DJs and stage performances, and (C) the market is a community space for all ages & groups with all sorts of eclectic sights & sounds.
PRICING
ALL Artist Vendor spaces will be $60/event
*All spaces are 10'x10'
*No access to electricity will be provided
*Discounted price at $45/event will be given to vendors who can attend all 4 months!
Announcing the 2024/2025 Indoor Artist Market Season!
BFF will be hosting Indoor Artist Markets monthly on First Fridays October, November, December, February, March, and April inside the John J Mercer Masonic Temple (5903 Maple St.) from 6 - 9PM. Live artists, music, food, and your favorite makers all under one roof!
Visit https://shorturl.at/KPD7K for more info and to apply today to be part of the indoor artist market action!