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.

North Artist Market

  • Linda's Plant Paintings

  • Local Weirdo Co

  • Lagoon Lewis

  • Wood Pushers Clothing

  • Super Groovy’s Sweet Side

  • Conversation Peace Designs 

  • Terry Warren 

  • Turtle Slap Studios

  • Lois Schuerman

  • the f1ow3r shop

  • Karen’s Kreations

  • "Time On My Hands: 

  • Crafts & Services"

  • Neitherwise

  • Shane Sedlak

  • Finver collections 

  • Mac's Kool Krafts 

  • Dogboy Diogenes

  • Megan Max Art LLC

  • Centre For Useless Splendour

  • Dogalicious Dog Treats

  •  Creations by Missa

  • Moonstruck Mud

  • Kay Brown Creations

  • Spilt Milk by MJ

  • "The Light Candle Co.

  • & Bella Vita"

  • The Flybrary Workshop 

  • ajfluffs

  • Victoria Wright

  • Zalunatine

  • Honey’s D’Vine

  • Vio.let Design Studio

  • Energy Healing Omaha

  • Em's Gems Handmade

  • Old Tree Creations

  • Eli Kempema

  • Emerald Illustrations

  • McCoy Fibers

  • ANNIQUEARLEAN

  • Majestik Palace

2024 BFF Artist Markets

First Friday May through September
6 - 10PM
Downtown Benson

🔴 North Artist Market at Military Ave and Maple
🟡 South Artist Market at 62nd St and Maple
🔵 BFF Art Club and Live Music at Ted and Wally's

100+ Vendors, Street DJs, Live Artists, On-Street Performances, Community Partners and MORE!

Joins us this upcoming First Friday June 7th in the Benson Creative District!

South Artist Market

  • 3-in-1 Salon

  • Johnny Redd

  • Els di Maria Sofia

  • Abby Jordan Art

  • Anne Newman Art

  • Rumi

  • Travis Apel Sculpture

  • LeighBooks; Rob Leigh-Author

  • The Bizarre Clothing Co.

  • Happy Tamale

  • Wild Bloom Dyes

  • Fruitscented 

  • Prairie Pieces

  • Grandma Rocker & Bloo Prints

  • Gay Made Pottery 

  • GiornoLight

  • Gold Petal

  • Art by Jazz

  • Intergalactic Unicorn

  • Little Stinker Co.

  • Goblin Gardens Studio

  • Do It Big Creations

  • Finley's Ethereal Goods

  • River Daze Collective

  • Off Primary 

  • Kimsartt

  • Titi's Trinkets 

  • Michaela Draws Flowers

  • Leah Beans Art

  • CoryDoesArt

  • Studio Trouvaille

  • Retro Pop Paper

  • Valerie Wilwerding

  • Raven Crafts and Creations

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!

#artistmarket #benson #opportunities

Become a Vendor

We are always looking for a variety of artists and handmade vendors for the event! Applications for next summer open January 2025.

PRICING

ALL Artist Vendor spaces will be $50/event
*Discounted price at $35/event will be given to vendors who can attend all 5 months!

VENDOR APPLICATIONS

Specifics

  • 2024 BFF Artist Markets will run on monthly First Fridays May - September

  • Interdisciplinary artists and handmade vendors are encouraged to apply

  • Due to space restrictions, only a limited number of vendors will be allowed to participate

  • Vendors will be selected via the application below and a juried decision process.

  • Selected vendors will be notified March 2024 - all payments must be accepted at that time in order to confirm selections.

    NOTE:
    - Preference (and a discount!) will be given to vendors who are able to attend all 5 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.