Centered on the now-vanished warehouse at 411 New York Avenue NE, the film chronicles the history and legacy of Union Arts DC—a vibrant artist hub that from 2012 to 2016 was home to visual artists, musicians, performers, and dreamers. Through archival footage, intimate interviews, and the voices of artists who worked and performed there, the documentary captures the spirit of a space where art thrived and community flourished—until developers arrived with plans for a boutique hotel. MAKING SPACES: THE LEGEND OF UNION ARTS provides insight into the significance of art spaces to the city’s creative community and contemplates what’s still at stake in the future of DC’s cultural landscape.