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Building Community Through Arts Engagement We believe that everyone has the right to create experience and cultivate the arts in our communities. About BFF Founded and operated by Alex Jochim JD Hardy as Benson First Friday in June 2012 BFF Omaha gained nonprofit status in July 2015 after managing 3 years of monthly First Friday art walks. 11 years later Benson is an official Creative District and BFF continues to grow and gain regional attention as a major influencer for the area arts and creative culture continuing to Build Community Through Arts Engagement. Upcoming Events Theres never a dull moment in the neighborhood with events like First Fridays workshops and neighborhood cleanups always on the agenda.