Relic Cinema & Arts
Film is Forever
About Us
Relic Cinema & Arts brings people together through film, art, and shared cultural experiences. We preserve and reimagine the moving-image arts by presenting independent, international, repertory, and local work, supporting artists and audiences, and creating welcoming spaces for learning, conversation, and discovery. We seek to make cinema and the arts accessible, vital, and enduring in the life of our neighborhood and city, and to use and celebrate the art of film to connect generations, cultures, and stories that might otherwise be lost to time.
Our Vision
Film Screenings & Repertory Cinema
Providing a high-quality, accessible theater experience in a neighborhood currently without one. Programming independent, international, repertory, and documentary film alongside community-rooted arts events.
Artist Support & Community Programs
Educating and engaging audiences of all ages and backgrounds in the craft and history of film. Creating a welcoming gathering space for all members of the Uptown community and broader Chicago.
Educational Experiences & Cultural Events
Forming partnerships with local businesses and organizations. Preserving the stories and cultural memory of Buena Park and Uptown as the neighborhood continues to change.