Neighborhood Arts

Through community-driven projects that focus on neighborhood-level relationship building, The Union's Neighborhood Arts initiative provides local artists with opportunities for professional growth and North Omaha residents, of all ages, with an array of opportunities to actively engage in creative practices, neighborhood rejuvenation, and building more positive community narratives through participation in the arts.

North Omaha Mural Project

Our North Omaha Mural Project connects local artists and communities to collaborate on public art that represents the spirit of the neighborhood. Launched in the summer of 2015, The Union has worked with youth groups, neighborhood associations, business districts, and neighbors to create murals throughout North Omaha.

A view from the street of a multicolor mural of church leaders and choir memebers on the side of Mount Moriah Church

Summer 2023 Mural

In collaboration with Fabric Lab and Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, The Union partnered on the creation of a new mural created by Joëlle Storet. Over two years, community members were invited to collaborate and design a new work that speaks to the ecumenical and historical significance of Black churches in our community.

Community: Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
Lead Artist: Joëlle Storet
Assistant Artist: Ty Quigley
Mural Address: North 24th & Ohio Streets

Summer 2019 Mural

In the summer of 2019, The Union and the Neighborhood Action and Fact Neighborhood Association collaborated in bringing a vibrant new mural to North Omaha. Following an open call for artists, Boston-based artist Destiny Palmer was selected by a committee of artists and neighborhood members. After participating in a community feedback session Destiny and assistant artist Barber completed the multi-dimensional Altered Perspective.

Community: Neighborhood Action and Fact Neighborhood
Lead Artist: Destiny Palmer
Assistant Artist: Barber
Mural Address: 2501 Taylor Street

Summer 2018 Mural

The Union and Omaha Small Business Network collaborated in placing a mural at the intersection of North 24th and Ohio Streets (on the north wall of Styles of Evolution). After gathering neighborhood input at three public meetings, Lead Artist, Reggie LeFlore, designed The Ancestor, the Identity, and the Seed, inspired by the three colors of the Pan African flag, reflecting the heritage and future of the North Omaha community.

Community: N 24th Street Corridor
Lead Artist: Reggie LeFlore
Assistant Artist: Barber
Mural Address: 2522 N 24th Street

Summer 2016 Mural

Community: Florence/Minne Luisa Neighborhood
Lead Artist: Christine Stormberg
Assistant Artists: Sarah Jones + Hugo Zamorano
Mural Address: 8405 N 30th Street – South Wall