🎉 Sisters in Cinema First Anniversary Open House Celebration 🎉

Join us as we celebrate on Saturday, March 15, 2025 for one year of fostering creativity, community, and storytelling at the Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center located at 2310 E. 75th Street Chicago, IL 60649! This FREE event will bring together South Shore neighbors, filmmakers, artists, and supporters for an inspiring day of networking, film, music, and conversation. This event is supported by Sisters in Cinema, MacArthur Foundation, and DCASE.

What’s Happening?

1:00 - 4:00 PM | Networking & Bites, Tours of the Center, and Short Films in the Theater

Mingle, connect, and enjoy refreshments.
Explore the Media Arts Center and learn more about our mission, programs, and spaces.
Experience a selection of short films

1:30 - 2:00 PM | Framing the story: A Conversation with Gloria Rolando

Join us for a 30-minute conversation featuring Cuban filmmaker Gloria Rolando, where she’ll share insights on her work and screen select clips.

2:30 - 3:00 PM | Anniversary Spotlight Segment: Impacting Our Community

Hear from our community partners who have supported our journey, including South Shore Organizations, Film Community, and Funders.

3:00 PM | Raffle Drawings!

Win exciting prizes, including themed gift baskets. Must be present to win!

Come celebrate this milestone with us, connect with fellow creatives, and experience the vibrant storytelling space we’ve built together. Doors open at 12:45 PM, and we look forward to connecting with you.

Sisters in Cinema First Anniversary Open House Celebration

This is a FREE event that is open to the general public