Elizabeth Saitta
curriculum vitae
Boxford, MA 01921
(978) 420-7028
[email protected]
Education
2005-2009 Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, Massachusetts – Master of Science in Art Education
2002-2004 Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, Massachusetts – Teacher Preparatory Program
1993-1997 Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York – Bachelor of Science (Major - Fashion Design) – Graduated summa cum laude and as a College for Human Development Scholar
Awards
2024 Second Prize, Wildflower, National Show: Exuberance Released, Copley Society, Boston, MA
1997 Claiborne for Men Design Award
Affiliations and Memberships
Copley Society of Art, Artist Member 2015-present
Teaching Experience
September 2004 – Present
Masconomet Regional High School, Topsfield, MA
Position: High school art educator
Courses: Art Studio I, II, III, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Fashion Design I & II
Responsibilities Include:
•Syllabi creation and curriculum development
•Teaching the fundamentals of critical thinking and problem solving, painting, drawing, sculpting, printmaking, illustrating and designing to students ranging from freshmen to seniors and at varying ability levels
•Managing all aspects of the studio classroom, from materials and processes to classroom management
•Provide ongoing critique of work in process – both formally and informally
•Attend school wide and department meetings and provide feedback on issues concerning the Masconomet community
Professional Service to the High School
•Member of the Masconomet Ethical Literacy Committee, a program created to teach high school students the importance of building strong character
Key Successes:
•Developed the fashion design program at Masconomet, to offer students a realistic glimpse into the demands of the fashion industry and teach them the skills needed to be successful in a fashion career
•Created a partnership with Youth Development Organization, a group that offers a variety of opportunities to middle school students from Lawrence, MA. Developed an art program for these students, which also included Masco students.
•Participated each year in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Show and have had students win both local and national awards
September 2002-January 2004
Arlington School, Lawrence, MA
Position: Building Based Substitute
Courses: All subjects – grades 5-8
Responsibilities included:
•Teaching students the fundamentals of various subject areas such as reading, writing, math, science, social studies and art
•Attending all faculty meetings to discuss and provide feedback on issues pertaining to the Arlington School
Key Success:
•Worked with students after school to create an art club
•Created set displays for elementary school plays
Professional Experience
March 2000 – March 2002
Talbots Design Headquarters, New York, NY
Position: Associate Designer – Woven Casual area
•Along with the head designer, worked to create and manage the woven casual division from design to production of garments
Responsibilities included:
•Working with Art and Development department to discuss upcoming trends
•Collaborating with surface pattern designers to create prints
•Communicating with fabric development department to choose fabrics
•Creating flat sketches and illustrations of original designs
•Communicating with over-seas factories during the production of sample and production garments
•Working with buyers to make sure the needs of the customer are met while also providing fashion forward clothing
•Managing all aspects of each garment, from fabric information to trim details
Key Successes:
•Designed best selling items for Talbots during time of employment
February 1999 – February 2000
KGR Design Offices, New York, NY
Position: Assistant Designer – Private Label
•Along with head designer, worked to create and manage original designs for such companies as: Talbots, Lands End, LL Bean, and Nordstroms.
Responsibilities included:
•Meeting with trim vendors and keeping an up to date library of available trims for garments
•Working with Head Designer to create design boards for client meetings
•Flat Sketching
•Managing the production of sample garments
September 1997 – March 1999
KGR, Lawrence, MA
Position: Assistant Technical Designer
•Managed the creation of sample garments and created technical packages for each one
Responsibilities included:
•Creating computer generated flat sketches for each garment using the computer
•Creating technical packages for each garment
•Working with pattern makers, trim department and sample garment makers to ensure the correct production of each garment
•Communicated with design office in New York regarding various design details
Exhibition History
Group Exhibitions
July 11 - Aug. 17, 2024
National Exhibition: Exuberance Released
Second Prize Winner for Wildflower
Jurors: Paula Bradstreet Richter, Curator, Peabody Essex Museum
Copley Society of Art, Boston, MA
October 19 - Dec. 23, 2023
Holiday Small Works
Copley Society of Art, Boston, MA
June 4 - July 16, 2020
Regional Pastel Show
Jurors: Jeanne Rosier Smith, Liz Haywood-Sullivan, Kelly Milukas
Copley Society of Art, Boston, MA
March 8 - April 12, 2018
In The Style Of
Juror: Tom Kellaway, Editor, American Art Review
Copley Society of Art, Boston, MA
Oct. 13 - Nov. 3, 2017
Portraits in the Now
Jurors: Copley Society Board Members
Copley Society of Art, Boston, MA
May 20 - Aug. 16, 2017
Small Works: August Morning
Copley Society of Art, Boston, MA
June 15 - July 15, 2017
HABITAT/ion: 4th Biennial Juried Alumni Exhibition
Jurors: Dina Deitsch, John R. and Barbara Robinson Family Interim Director of the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Harvard University; Abigail Newbold, Director of Exhibitions, The Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston; and Sam Toabe, Gallery Curator, University Hall Gallery, University of Massachusetts Boston
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Bakalar Gallery, Boston, MA
Sept. 28 - Oct 28, 2016
Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition
Scollay Square Gallery, Boston City Hall, Boston, MA
Sept 10 - Oct 30, 2016
Small Works: Beyond the Shore
Copley Society of Art, Boston, MA
July 7- Aug 19, 2016
"Ship to Shore" Summer Members' Show
Juror: Austen Bailly, Curator of American Art, Peabody Essex Museum
Copley Society of Art, Boston, MA
June 6 - July 2, 2016
"Inspired Views" Art Educator Exhibition
Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
Jan 9 - Feb 20, 2016
New Members Show
Copley Society of Art, Boston, MA
Dec. 5 - Dec. 28, 2014
Biannual Melrose Art Exhibit
Beebe Estate Gallery, Melrose, MA
Nov. 30 - Dec. 30, 2012
Melrose Art Exhibit
Beebe Estate Gallery, Melrose, MA
June 16 - September 14, 2012
Art Educators of Massachusetts
Boston Transportation Building, Boston, MA
April 27 - May 25, 2011
On Your Own Time; Masconomet Faculty Art Show
Masconomet Regional High School, Topsfield, MA
Aug. 3 – August 28, 2009
MSAE Thesis Show
Arnheim Gallery
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA
November 2007
Art Teaching Art; Artwork by local art educators
Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH
November 2006
Masconomet Alumni Art Show
Boxford Public Library, Boxford, MA
Articles
During the Pandemic: A Conversation with Artist, Elizabeth Saitta, June 2020, Copley Society of Art Blog, by Francesca Sinnott
https://copleysociety.org/blog/during-pandemic-conversation-artist-elizabeth-saitta
Creativity and Business Mesh in Masconomet Fashion Design Challenge 2020, Feb. 2020, Boxford Wicked Local, by Wendall Waters
https://boxford.wickedlocal.com/news/20200212/creativity-and-business-mesh-in-masconomet-fashion-design-challenge-2020
Elizabeth Saitta, Artist, October 2009, Wednesday Martin, Official Blog: Fieldnotes; by Wednesday Martin
http://wednesdaymartin.com/blog/elizabeth-saitta-artist/
Colby-Sawyer College Hosts 'Art Teaching Art - Practicing Art; Enriching Education'; Exhibition Featuring Works by High School Art Educators, October 2007, Amber Cronin
http://colby-sawyer.edu/news-archive/teachers.html
