TAWA at 45
The Exhibition
Susan Kiley Colavita
Amaryllis
cut paper and gouache, ca. 2000-05; 24″h x 20″w; Private collection
Susan Kiley (d. 2023) was an important part of the arts scene throughout her life. Susan attended Mercer County Community College and Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) where she earned a BA in fine arts education. A well-known local artist, Kiley was included in exhibitions throughout the area, and with the Eldridge Park Artists participated in art performances in the region. She was an educator for over 45 years, and taught art in elementary schools in the Trenton Public School District, where she was named Teacher of the Year.