PETSHOP
Petshop is a shared creative space in Benson with galleries, studios, offices, and event space.
About
June 2012
Taking over what was a defunct exotic pet store, Petshop was founded as a studio & gallery space in June 2012 by Ben McQuillan, Jamie Danielle Hardy, & Alex Jochim.
July 2012
Next door, within the same building, a similar space dubbed Sweatshop was founded in July 2012 - featuring a gallery and live music venue - by Kim Darling, Sarah Rowe, Alex Jochim, Jamie Danielle Hardy, Dan Cavanagh, & Caitlin Little.
2015
A wall was knocked down and the two became one under the name PETSHOP.
2018
PETSHOP expanded further north, to encompass 2725, 2727, & 2729 N. 62nd Street. This new addition holds additional studio spaces, along with the offices, meeting space, and storage for BFF Omaha.
In the Galleries
Curated by Joe Addison & Alex Jochim, Petshop hosts monthly exhibitions, with openings during First Friday art walks 7-10pm. Gallery hours upon request via petshop@bffomaha.org
In the Back Room
Petshop is available for musical and performance bookings!Please fill out the form below to set up a private event or performance, or schedule a stop on your tour!
PETSHOP BOOKINGS ARE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE