Natalia Celine Arias

Natalia Celine Arias

Multidisciplinary Creative in Baltimore, Maryland, she/her/they

About

Natalia Celine Arias is a multidisciplinary creative based in Baltimore, MD, with roots in Miami, FL. With expertise in fine art, graphic design, sound, illustration, and film, she possesses a diverse skillset. Natalia holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and has mentored emerging designers with organizations like the T. Howard Foundation, AIGA DC SHINE, and NEW INC. Dedicated to supporting mission-driven organizations through branding, Natalia serves on the design team of higher education nonprofit ITHAKA and owns Play By Celine LLC, uplifting gender diverse, queer, and BIPOC stories in media. Natalia pushes boundaries in design, fostering inclusivity and equity in the industry.

Speaking

2024
Navigating a multidisciplinary journey and imagining new design pathways at Wide Angle Youth Media
Baltimore, MD

Provides Baltimore youth with media education to tell their stories.

2023
Navigating a multidisciplinary journey and imagining new design pathways at Sitar Arts Center
Washington D.C.

Engaging DC students of all ages in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes barriers to arts education and career training.

Work Experience

2022 — 2023
2016 — 2016

Exhibitions

Education

2022 — 2022
Remote

Thoughtful Motion: Function in Animation course. Functional animation with a critical lens using After Effects, taught by instructor Eddy Nieto.

2019 — 2019
Treviso, Italy

Completed residency program during the month of November 2019.

2019 — 2019
SheDesigns Women of Color UX Course
Remote
2012 — 2016
BFA in Graphic Design at Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, Maryland

Volunteering

2023 — Now
Mentor at ADPList
2024 — Now
Programming Director at AIGA DC
Washington D.C.
2024 — 2024
Pro G.R.O.W.T.H. Initiative Mentor at 100 Roses from Concrete
2024 — 2024
Mentor at All Tech Is Human
2023 — 2024
Mentorship Chair at AIGA DC
Washington, D.C.
2023 — 2023
Team Lead and Graphic Designer at AIGA DC
2023 — 2023
SHINE Mentor at AIGA DC

Certifications

2023 — 2025
Social Media Marketing from Hubspot
2023
Level Up with Figma from Maven