NATALIE VELEZ
Arts and Cultures
CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU?
Thirteen years ago, I moved from St. Petersburg, Russia to St. Petersburg, Florida. My relocation opened a new world for me, that of American contemporary art and how it can alter the ways in which we visualize and conceptualize the world.
My B.A. and M.A. degrees are from St. Petersburg State University for Culture and Arts. While attending the university, I spent most of my time at the Hermitage Museum and visiting galleries, and art talks by local and international artists. This experience led to an appreciation of the interdisciplinary approach to art, culture, and philosophy.
My education set the stage for my future career, and the way I perceive and create art. My professional experience includes working as an international education consultant, online art gallery owner, art event coordinator, and educator of arts. My passion is creating art exhibitions and events that unite local communities and artists.
My goal is to encourage conversation about various topics like the role of art in the modern world, the mission of art during vigorous conflicts, and the power of art to create dialogue and unite people with different backgrounds and worldviews.
MATHILDE A.
Building Bright Futures
Holistic Tarot & Oracle card reader
Born and raised in Bordeaux, France, Mathilde is passionate about divination and the spiritual world.
Mathilde has been learning tarot since 2019 and reading privately since 2021. As a reader, Mathilde aims to unlock the multiple paths, answers, and solutions to your questions. I thrive on making you see things from a different angle and allowing you to shape your future in a way that corresponds to your true self.
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BELICIA ADAMS
Art Reception Presenter
Belicia Adams is an artist-entrepreneur who founded Paint 22 Inc, a 501c3. In 2018 she received her Masters's Degree in Entrepreneurship at The University of Tampa. While continuing to be an artist, she created ilE Artistry LLC. Artwork for interior design needs. ilE was created as a way to give back to the creator. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Web Design. After realizing her true passion, she switched from computer to canvas. Her mediums are light exposure photography, palette knife abstract painting, and digital art. Belicia is a Tampa Native with Puerto Rican and Spaniard Descent.
