The Union for Contemporary Art strengthens the cultural and social landscape of its community by using the arts as a vehicle to inspire positive social change. The Union uses the term “social change” as a broad umbrella to encompass a range of social and civic outcomes from increased awareness and understanding, to attitudinal change and increased civic participation. Recognizing that change on the individual level is directly linked to the building of public will and the development of policy that corrects injustice, The Union embraces the opportunity to foster social change every day through its programs, partnerships, and commitment to North Omaha. The Union serves both the artistic and local communities with meaningful opportunities for engagement. The organization’s studios, exhibitions, and outward facing public programming have contributed to an environment where all are welcome.