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Education

2022-2026 BFA- Bachelors of Fine Arts with Honors - Printmaking 

Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) - Portland, ME 

2020-2021 Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, NY - Foundations

2018             Montserrat College of Art - Beverly, MA - Pre-College

 

Scholarships and Awards

2026 Zea Mays Printmaking Winner - Print Day in May

Boston Printmakers Winner

2022-2026 MECA&D - Dean’s Scholarship

2025 The Center for Contemporary Printmaking Winner - Print Day in May 

Shepherd Maud Sleigh Studio Winner / The Hand Magazine Winner

      

Juried Exhibitions

2026 Center for Contemporary Printmaking - 10th Biennial FOOTPRINT 

International Competition - Norwalk, Connecticut

2025 Society of American Graphic Arts (SAGA) - 4th Annual Mini Gems Exhibition 

 - New York, NY

2019           Honorable Mention - The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - Boston, MA

2018-2019  Honorable Mention - NEXT UP! Page Waterman Gallery Exhibition - Natick, MA

 

Group Exhibitions

2026 BFA Thesis Exhibition Show [insert title here] - MECA&D - Portland, ME

2025           Pride Mural - MECA&D - Portland, ME 

BFA Show - MECA&D - Portland, ME

Merit Show  - MECA&D - Portland, ME - Honorable Mention

2024 Merit Show  - MECA&D - Portland, ME

Merch Table Pop-Up Shop - 49 Oak Gallery - MECA&D - Portland, ME 

BFA Show  - MECA&D - Portland, ME

CoLab - 49 Oak Gallery - MECA&D - Portland, ME

2023 Merit Show  - MECA&D - Portland, ME

BFA Show  - MECA&D - Portland, ME

2022 BFA Show  - MECA&D - Portland, ME

 

Internships

2026              Beta Reader: Crossed Hearts Publishing

  • Reviewing soon to print manga

  • Giving suggestions and critiques on formatting, design, and writing

  • Organizing notes and communicating with The Crossed Hearts Team

 

2024       Little Chair Print Shop, Portland, ME

  • Coated and cleaned screens

  • Cleaned the studio, including tools

  • Exposed and washed out screens

  • Packed and shipped orders

  • Printed apparel 

2017 Randolph Fire Department, Randolph, MA

  • Organized and filed paperwork

  • Inspected Buildings

  • Inspected oil tanks

 

Workshops and Conferences

2025

Instructor: MECA&D Family Weekend, Letterpress Workshop- Portland, ME (one day)

Attendee: R&R Studio/Portland Theatre Fest Classical Scene Study Class, 

Portland, ME

  • Two months, (taught by Bari Robinson)

Attendee: International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) Fair - New York, NY

Attendee: Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair - Brooklyn, NY

2024 Attendee: Verified by Proof

Southern Graphics Conference International (SGCI) - Providence, RI

Instructor: Maine Craft Weekend, Caran D’Ache Workshop - Portland, ME (one day)

Instructor: MECA&D Family Weekend, Screenprint Workshop - Portland, ME (one day)

 

Work Experience 

2026                Logistics Center Associate: Kinokuniya, New York City, NY

  • Received and unpacked shipments

  • Organized items and products

  • Processed invoices and data

  • Labelled books and products for sale

 

2025-2026  Sales Associate, Cashier, Notary: The UPS Store, Portland, ME

  • Packed and shipped customer orders

  • Tracked customer orders

  • Received and organized mail and packages

  • Notarized paperwork

  • Scanned fingerprints

  • Verified I9s

  • Cashed out customers

  • Counted register

Peer Navigator/Mentor: Maine Youth Action Network, Portland, ME

  • Training in deescalation and communication

  • One to one peer mentorship with high-school aged individuals

  • Lead events at high-schools for community bonding

2024 Contributing Artist: Maine Voting Project - Portland, ME

  • Created screen-printed design tote bags and prints for distribution.

Resident Advisor: MECA&D Pre-College, Portland, ME

  • Led student activities and outings

  • Handled student concerns and issues

  • Coordinated facilities and student life intervention

  • Organized and kept track of students

Barista & Cashier: Black Tie Co. Cafe, Portland, ME 

  • Made espresso drinks and customer orders

  • Cleaned kitchen and seating areas

  • Cashed out customers

  • Assembled and Heated foods

  • Kept track of inventory and restocked products

  • Coordinated special events

  • Counted register

2020-2021 Sales Associate & Cashier: Hot Topic, Braintree, MA

  • Cashed out customers

  • Took in shipments and organized inventory

  • Assisted customers in shopping

2015-2021         Referee & Coach: Randolph Youth Soccer Association, Randolph, MA

  • Refereed soccer games for children ages 4 to 16

  • Set up and took down soccer equipment

  • Lined soccer fields

  • Coached children ages 4 to 16 

  • Organized practice and games times for children

2017-2019 Sales Associate & Cashier: Bob’s Stores, Randolph, MA

  • Cashed out customers

  • Organized inventory

  • Cleaned sales floor

  • Counted Register

  • Oversaw fitting rooms

 

Technical Expertise

Proficient in Lithography, Intaglio, Relief, and Silk Screen Printmaking

Knowledgeable in Paper Making and Book Making

Certified Notary

Certified in Fingerprint Scanning and I9 Verification

© 2026 Sawyer Strouth

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