Lill: Celebrating a Half-Century of Craft, Creativity & Community

Please join us as we honor, celebrate, and reflect on 50 years of Lillstreet with special guests, the premiere of the documentary, “Dream a Lill: 50 Years of Molding Makers”, and a fabulous after-party with delicious food, live music, and an opportunity to see archival works from Lillstreet’s artists and crafters.

In 1975, Bruce Robbins and Marty Cohen opened Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago without a business plan, but with a whole lot of imagination. Now, 50 years later, Lillstreet is an unparalleled center for creativity, craft, and community, with countless professional and lay artists having come through its doors.

Friday, September 26, 2025

7:00pm–11:00pm

Ravenswood Event Center

4021 N Ravenswood Ave

RSVP required

7:00pm - Doors Open

7:30pm - Welcome Remarks by Bruce Robbins & Marty Cohen

7:40pm - Introduction to "Dream A Lill: 50 Years of Molding Makers" by filmmaker Gabriel Cuillier

7:45pm - Film Screening

8:15pm - Panel with Alison Cuddy, Steven Lee, Rodrigo Lara Zendejas, Bruce Robbins, Marty Cohen

8:50pm - Closing Remarks

9:00pm - After Party!

Host or Publisher LillStreet Art Center