Vincent Uribe

For Marina 🌈 Marina was a joy, a true sparkle of light who made every room brighter and every moment more alive. She was unapologetically, beautifully herself: silly, funny, campy, sometimes frumpy and wonderfully free. Marina gave everyone around her permission to be the same. Over the last 16 years, my favorite memories have involved, her short but mighty attitude. She didn’t just show up for the big moments — she made them. Her kindness and humor were transformative. To say she changed my life for the better and shaped me would be a profound understatement. This morning, after a long and difficult battle with cancer, we lost her far too soon. It’s a heartbreak that’s hard to put into words. Losing someone so positive and full of wit. The world feels darker today, but trust Marina will find a way to keep coloring it. You can’t contain her light in life, and I refuse to believe death will either. I’m thankful for every adventure, every laugh, every ridiculous and radiant and gay moment with you. And I promise to keep celebrating your spirit, to go out and dance even when I’m tired. Cherish your people. Hold them close. And dance until we die. 💫

Supporting the arts🕺 📸 @the_stiink

Art has always helped communities navigate uncertainty. Now more than ever, creativity is a powerful tool for resilience. During #ChicagoArtWeek, The Simple Good will return @drip.collectivechi to host a panel on Art Fueling Resilience - exploring how creative expression helps individuals and communities process adversity, build empathy, and strengthen connection. Moderated by The Simple Good’s Founder & CEO, @priyashah16 , the conversation will feature prominent Chicago creatives sharing how art has shaped their ability to navigate challenges while building impact within their communities. Featured panelists include:
• David Johnson, Photographer & Founder of True Chicago
• Teresa Nelson, Painter
• Vincent Uribe, Artist & Community Builder
• Damiane Nickels, Painter & Muralist Through storytelling and lived experience, the panel will explore how creativity fuels resilience and why artistic expression is essential to building stronger communities. RSVP through the link in our bio!

Thank you to everyone who came to the opening of Carriage last evening. We are open today from 1 to 4 PM. Carriage features the work of Hasler Gomez and Hyeseul Song, and the show is on view until May 3rd.

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2025 was a wild ride🥵 Thanks to everyone I shared a dance, a chat, a kiss, or a laugh with in my busiest year ever. Ready to lean into more of that with each of you 🫶💕

On Wednesday, November 12 from 6-8pm we have our next professional development workshop, Artist Portfolios and Exhibition Opportunities 101 with Vincent Uribe! REGISTER TODAY AT THE LINK IN OUR BIO. Join this professional development workshop for an insider’s guide to networking with galleries and creating an effective online portfolio and artist CV. Led by artist and gallerist Vincent Uribe, this session will cover best practices for establishing and formatting your online presence and artist portfolio to maximize success. Gain valuable insights into what to do—and what to avoid—when looking to grow your network and exhibition opportunities. Rooted in our core values of knowledge-sharing and building community, this 90-minute seminar will include 30 minutes of conversation with participants. Bring your experience and your questions to the group! This is a hybrid event. Participants may attend in person or via Zoom. Registration is required. $10 for the general public $5 for CAC alumni FREE for current residents (Registration still required via link in bio) #chicagoartistscoalition #cac #chicagoartistresources #artistresources #professionaldevelopmentforartists

Soooooo I’m taking on another role😅 (yes I’m aware it’s already a lot) 😵‍💫 but I’m excited to officially be stepping into the role of Gallery Director @epiphanyarts201 . While my schedule is already jam packed I’ll be working overtime to build out Epiphany’s robust exhibition program and providing more opportunities for artist to grow in their careers. If you’re not catching me on a dance floor you’ll have to catch me at a future exhibition opening. 🤪

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Had no idea what I was doing when I started LVL3 15 years ago living in a windowless room in the back of the gallery. Getting to work with so many artist and develop ongoing friendships has been such a rewarding experience that I’m so grateful for. The 15 artist in the current anniversary show represent so many aspects of our growth as an artist run space which is on view through March 3rd. Thank you to everyone who has played a role in our programming and development. 🫶

@the_arts_of_life Books have arrived! Thank you @tropereader @pati_whip @lisa_gl3nn

My love letter to @the_arts_of_life 💘 As someone who hardly reads I’m happy to share I helped produce a 208 pg hardcover book (with lots of pictures of course)! Hope folks in chicago can come out and support next week as we celebrate 25 years of Arts of Life. The following week I’ll be in NYC releasing the book at the @outsiderartfair online orders will kick off at the end of the month. Shoutout to @pati_whip and @lisa_gl3nn for their design work and @tropereader for leading the top quality publishing . A community effort of many friends and colleagues helped with the writing which I’m forever grateful for. Featured artists include: Veronica Cuculich, Marcus Imani Kennedy, Renata Berdes, Alex Scott, Noel Herrera, Maria Vanik, David Krueger + Ben Marcus, Mike Marino, Stefan Harhaj, Brian Reed, Hubert Posey, Chris Austin, Jean Wilson, Ted Gram Boarini, Christina Zion, Chris Viau, Isamu Guy Conners, Lawrence M, Kelly Stone, Nik Heusman, Tim Stone, Susan Pasowicz + Allison Wade, Ariée, Raina Carter Contributors include: Amber Renaye, Andreana Donahue, Anne Cauley, Annie Soler, Cindy Shanker, Cody Tumblin, Damon McLeese, Dana Bassett, Debra Kerr, Denise Fisher, Eric Rushman, Gareth Thomas Kaye, Heather Hubbs, Hilary Marshall, Jess Bond, Joshua With, Karim Shuquem, Kate Sierzputowski, Leonardo Kaplan, Lisa Slominski, Matt Morris, Megan Foy, Nick Schutzenhofer, Payton Harris-Woodard, Scott Speh, Tim Ortiz.