The Union for Contemporary Art

The Union for Contemporary Art The UNION is a non-profit arts organization based in Omaha, Nebraska
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The Union for Contemporary Art is committed to strengthening the creative culture of the greater Omaha area by providing direct support to local artists and increasing the visibility of contemporary art forms in our community. In every endeavor, we strive to unite artists and the community to inspire positive social change in north Omaha. The organization was founded on the belief that the arts ca

n be a vehicle for social justice and greater civic engagement; we utilize the arts as a bridge to connect our diverse community in innovative and meaningful ways.

At tonight’s production of Being Black Outside during our ED’s Couples Trivia we had 4 amazing couples! 9 Years(Not Pict...
06/13/2026

At tonight’s production of Being Black Outside during our ED’s Couples Trivia we had 4 amazing couples! 9 Years(Not Pictured😭) Sweet Sixteen Years today is their actual anniversary, 33 Ewing’s Years of Love 💕 and last the longest was 54 Years of ❤️! Congratulations to these beautiful couples and you have 2 more chances to catch this production get your tickets today!

“Collecting Memories” by Ilaamen Pelshaw is a window into an exciting world of timeless Latin American folktales. Come s...
06/12/2026

“Collecting Memories” by Ilaamen Pelshaw is a window into an exciting world of timeless Latin American folktales. Come see this amazing work and submit your favorite folktale at the exhibition by June 27th for a chance to have it painted by Ilaamen. The chosen folktale and painting will be revealed at her artist talk on Wednesday, July 8th.

☀️ We had such an amazing morning in the Abundance Garden thanks to our wonderful volunteers from Adaptive Crossroads! A...
06/12/2026

☀️ We had such an amazing morning in the Abundance Garden thanks to our wonderful volunteers from Adaptive Crossroads!

Adaptive Crossroads is a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. From direct sowing a variety of native flowers to weeding pathways and watering beds, thank you for digging in and helping our garden bloom! 💐

Interesting in volunteering in the garden? Fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zj4wDxTc2jdG7nfw5Vzzudh650h8aux62U_uqRWYFC0/edit?usp=drivesdk

Huge Shoutout to Chase Robinson from Chapman University in Orange County, California who will be interning as our ASM fo...
06/11/2026

Huge Shoutout to Chase Robinson from Chapman University in Orange County, California who will be interning as our ASM for FryDaddies! We look forward to having her this summer!!!

Coming soon to The Shirley Tyree Theater: the world premiere of "Frydaddies," written by Eric Lawson and directed by Ant...
06/11/2026

Coming soon to The Shirley Tyree Theater: the world premiere of "Frydaddies," written by Eric Lawson and directed by Anthony D. Holmes. On stage August 7th through 23rd. Cast announcements and ticket links coming soon!

🚨🚨 FLASH SALE! It's the final weekend of "Being Black Outside" and we're offering $15 tickets to the Thursday, June 11th...
06/11/2026

🚨🚨 FLASH SALE! It's the final weekend of "Being Black Outside" and we're offering $15 tickets to the Thursday, June 11th performance. Don't miss this incredible story of two sisters coming to terms with the death of their mother, while also meeting an intrusive neighbor… all during the end of the world.

Buy your tickets here and use promo code BBO-15
https://www.simpletix.com/e/being-black-outside-tickets-268759

There's nothing like the magic of watching your first black-and-white print appear in the developer tray! Register for o...
06/10/2026

There's nothing like the magic of watching your first black-and-white print appear in the developer tray! Register for our upcoming Darkroom Photography Sampler workshop to learn about the complete analog process—from loading film to working in the darkroom. No prior experience required.

Register here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/darkroom-photography-sampler-ages-12-tickets-262827

In Latin American culture, pom-poms are vibrant symbols of identity, heritage, and celebration, that honor indigenous te...
06/10/2026

In Latin American culture, pom-poms are vibrant symbols of identity, heritage, and celebration, that honor indigenous textile traditions. Join exhibiting artist Ilaamen Pelshaw for a FREE workshop that dives into the colorful world of pom-pom making and create some of your own! All materials are provided, spots are limited, for ages 12 and up.

Register here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/pom-pom-workshop-ages-12-tickets-277787

We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!
06/08/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!

Address

2423 North 24th Street
Omaha, NE
68111

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 8pm
Wednesday 1pm - 8pm
Thursday 1pm - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14029333161

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