Authento Creative

Happy birthday to AC Creative Director, Ben Matukewicz! 🎉

Over the years, Ben has overseen the creative direction of projects ranging from branding and marketing campaigns to art exhibitions, community events, films, music videos, podcasts, music, and a little bit of everything in between.

Ben founded the Benson Film Festival, aiming to connect the community through the art of film. The Benson Film Festival unites filmmakers, artists, businesses, and audiences to create an immersive celebration of culture, connection, and community in the heart of the Benson Creative District.

He recently joined the Benson Theatre board of directors and is eager to collaborate with Omaha's artists and community leaders to cultivate and foster the arts at the historic venue.

You can hear him on the Arts & Crafts Podcast or check out his work on our website.

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New zines coming soon...? 👀

Duluth on Expired Film
Duluth, MN / July 2025
Ben Matukewicz

Season 001 of Undercurrents at the Dock is in the books! ⚓

It's been a pleasure bringing you art, music, and spoken word on Benson's Tiniest Stage™️ each month. We've shared beautiful moments of raw creative energy, passion, and connection in our small but mighty DIY space. Much love to the artists and performers who brought this series to life.

Don't worry, we'll be back! Stay anchored for Season 002, coming this fall to a Trudy's near you.

Stairway to Chicago
Chicago, IL / March 2026
Ben Matukewicz

Experimenting with light and texture on old 35mm film

Happy birthday to AC Creative Collective member Reid Doehling! 🎉

Reid is a Kansas City-based artist majoring in sculpture at KCAI. His work explores the relationship between art and its surroundings, challenging the viewer to consider new perspectives. Reid is passionate about gallery curation and management, with experience in both Kansas City and Omaha.

You can hear Reid on the Arts & Crafts Podcast, for which he is a producer and co-host. Several of his past exhibitions at Studio 62 are archived on our website, take a look!

Follow Reid to keep up with his creative journey!
➡️ Reid Doehling

photo by Yash Pratap Singh

Undercurrents at the Dock: Session 006 ⚓

Summer is heating up, Pride is here, and the Benson Creative District is the place to be this First Friday! Join us at Trudy's for some art, music, and poetry on Benson's Tiniest Stage™️.

This month's session features:
⚡ art by Soaring Suns Creative Studio
⚡ music by .uskids
⚡ poetry by
⚡ hosted by .b.wise

This monthly series brings together artists and performers for an evening of raw creative energy and expression in a small but mighty DIY space. Stop by while you celebrate Pride with your BFFs on Friday! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

6.5.26 / 7-9 pm / Trudy's Artist Studios - 2814 N 60th St

NEW MUSIC! 🎧

What Isn't
Tschida / 2026

cover art by Ben Matukewicz

The new single is now available on all streaming platforms!

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Jon Tschida is a Minneapolis-based musician and producer who creates chill-hop and lo-fi music with a focus on relaxing and colorful tones. As a member of the AC Creative Collective, Jon has collaborated with artists to create soundscapes to accompany exhibitions at . Jon is also a co-host, producer, and audio engineer of the .

Check out his work and take a listen! ➡️

🔗 Spotify + Apple Music links in bio

The stage may be small, but the energy is powerful during Undercurrents at the Dock sessions each First Friday in the Benson Creative District. ⚓

Art, music, and spoken word fill the Dock at Trudy's during this monthly series that brings together artists and performers for an evening of raw creative energy and expression.

Ready to share your creativity on Benson's Tiniest Stage™️? Artists, musicians, and poets are invited to apply for future Undercurrents sessions! Hit that link in the bio to fill out your application. 🔗

Undercurrents at the Dock: Session 005 ⚓

Creativity is in full bloom this month in the Benson Creative District! Join us during May First Friday for some live art, live music, and live poetry.

This month's session features:
⚡ art by .art
⚡ music by
⚡ poetry by
⚡ hosted by .b.wise

This monthly series brings together artists and performers for an evening of raw creative energy and expression in a small but mighty DIY space. Ready to share your creativity on Benson's Tiniest Stage™️? You're invited to apply for future Undercurrents sessions!

🌐 QR code / link in bio 🔗

5.1.26 / 7-9 pm / Trudy's Artist Studios - 2814 N 60th St