1945-2017
Eleta Caldwell was principal at Arts High School 1991-2003, previously Chair of Art and teacher at the school.
Eleta was an artist who co-founded in the 1980s the “Black Women in Visual Perspective” Group which included Gladys Grauer. She exhibited at City Without Walls, and other galleries across the state and nation including MoMA in 1986. She ad a work space in Riker Hill Art Park. With Glady, she organized a 1981 exhibit of Black artists at the Newark Museum.
Eleta graduated Arts High, 1962 and Montclair State in 1967. The gallery at Arts High has been named in her honor.
Bibliography
Arts High School, Yearbooks (featured image 1987)
Montclair State 1967 yearbook, Ancestry.com
“A Star Filled Anniversary Celebration for Arts High” Star Ledger Dec 7, 2006
Watkins, Eileen, “City Without Walls Hosts Views of Black Women” Star Ledger Dec 21, 1982
“Crafting An Art Center of An Essex Park” Star Ledger Nov 24, 1981
“Afro American Exhibit Showcases State Talent” Star Ledger May 29, 1981
Star Ledger exhibit listings