YSU prof wins state's Arts Education Award

YOUNGSTOWN — He’s a writer, a poet, a teacher, an editor, a musician.

Phil Brady, a Youngstown State University English professor since 1990, is this year’s recipient of the Arts Eduction Award, which is one of the Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio.

Elsa Higby, Brady’s wife and the director of Grow Youngstown, nominated him for the honor.

“Arts education takes place in private, personal places,” said Brady, who lives on the city’s North Side.

It doesn’t get much outside attention. The award provides an opportunity for people to learn about the art and artists in the community, he said.

The Arts Education Award is presented to an “individual or organization that has made significant contributions through leadership and creativity to advance arts education in Ohio’s schools and community organizations,” according to the Ohio Arts Council.

Brady will receive the award at a May 13 luncheon in Columbus.

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