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.

✨ APPLY NOW – 2025/26 INDOOR ARTIST MARKETS ✨

✨ APPLY NOW – 2025/26 INDOOR ARTIST MARKETS ✨

BFF Indoor Artist Markets are BACK! 🎨

🗓️ Monthly on First Fridays: Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr

🛍️ Limited spots: only 20 half-tables (5’) or 10 full tables (10’) available each month.

🎶 Each market features DJs, live artists, and food areas.

⏰ 6–9PM (Load-in 5–6PM)

💵 $25 / half table | $50 / full table

🪑 Tables + chairs provided.

🎭 Interdisciplinary artists + makers encouraged!

📌 Apply by SEPT 19 to be considered for the October market (rolling applications for later months). Vendors will be notified as early as Sept 22.

🍂 BFF SUMMER ARTIST MARKET – FINAL EDITION! 🍂

This is it! The last summer market of the year! One more night to wander Benson, grab some drinks, find something cool, and soak it all in.

🎨 75+ vendors | 2 full blocks | Art, handmade goods, jewelry, apparel, vibes and so much more!.

🐾 SEPTEMBER FURst FRIDAY
Dogs. Everywhere. 🐕 Bring your pups and hit up Benson’s dog‑friendly spots!

📍🧡 NORTH MARKET – Military Ave
→ Live Art w/ IDONTKNOWJAZZY
→ Rollmaha
→ Beats by DJ B
→ FURst Friday Dog Painting Station 🐶🎨

📍💙 SOUTH MARKET – 62nd St
→ KEY Designs Fabric Bus
→ D’Colores Art Bus
→ OPL Mobile Library
→ Live Art w/ vom.dotcom

PETSHOP UNLEASHED: VOLUME 4

Behind Petshop (2725 N. 62nd St.)
6–10 PM – FREE

The final chapter of our outdoor concert series closes with a bang! Expect bangers only from these local legends:

🖤 Conny Franko w/ Betty (KCMO)

❤️ Soli

🧡 Mr. Bomb

💛 Uriah w/ Randall & Roam

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
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    ***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!

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