EMPOWER Presentation: Women in the Arts

EMPOWER Let’s Talk About Women in the Arts

Tuesday, March 1, 10:55 – 11:35 a.m.

Auditorium

 

Please join us for a conversation about Women in the Arts featuring two guest speakers who have enjoyed careers in different aspects of the arts. 

 

Aubrey Matulevich is the owner and lead graphic designer of Vichin Design, a Baltimore-based boutique design firm. Matulevich has worked as a professional graphic designer for over 15 years. She started her career as an in-house graphic artist for a mid-sized design firm in Atlanta, Georgia, working with clients such as Coca-Cola, TBS, and Cartoon Network. She specializes in print, web and broadcast design, and management for clients throughout the country. In 2008, Aubrey took on a new challenge, teaching, as she simultaneously worked as a computer science teacher for Indian Creek Middle School till 2018.

 

Matulevich is a 2002 graduate of Elon University with a degree in communications. She continued her education at The Art Institute of Atlanta, getting a second bachelor's degree in graphic design. Aubrey lives in Linthicum Heights, Maryland with her husband, Jason, and their two children, Kamden and Emery.

 

Roberta Pardo: The foundation for Urban Walls World was organically built upon Roberta's extensive background in Industrial Design and Fine Arts. Her education includes FAAP (Fundacao Armando Alvez Penteado) in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Her greatest passion is Street Art due to its connection between art and environment. Native of Brazil with dual citizenship, Roberta Pardo has lived in Maryland for the last 18 years. She spent most of her youth traveling the world and can speak 6 languages. Prior to focusing on art, Roberta was an international horse rider and trainer, competing for her native country in numerous international competitions.

 

Roberta currently resides in Severna Park, Maryland with her husband and three children. She is highly involved with the art scene in the area, and currently sits on the board of Indian Creek School  and the Maryland Commission for Women. She has also served as a board member of the Arts Council of Anne Arundel ( 6 years), Visit Annapolis and AnnexB.