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Arts & Entertainment

Artists in Residence, Presented by the Talking Pictures Festival

Percolator Films, Neighbor

Evanston's Talking Pictures Festival presents an exceptional lineup of independent films from March 8-11.

In a time of foreclosures and mounting financial pressures, everybody is looking for innovative housing solutions. In her deft case study ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE, Chicago filmmaker Kelly Luchtman tells the story of a group of spirited Chicago artists who pool their resources and build a communal work/living space for like-minded creatives. With city approval and Mayor Daley at the ribbon cutting ceremony, the Acme Artists’ Community seemed an idealistic dream come true. But once these artists-turned-home-owners settled into their new building, the tremendous fall-out from continuous construction problems threatened the unity of the group. Will the realities of home ownership trump their dreams for an artistic community?  

Followed by a discussion with Director Kelly Luchtman, Co-Producer Thomas Gaunt and artists and developers.

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