Barbara Bradley Recognized for Illustrating the Meaning of Devotion at Academy of Art University Luncheon Hosted by Society of Illustrators
On Friday, May 4, 2007, the Academy of Art University held a special tribute luncheon to honor
Barbara Bradley, recipient of the Distinguished Arts Educator Award. Considered the equivalent of a
“Pulitzer Prize” for illustrators, this award is recognized by the Society of Illustrators and
AIGA.
 With a laundry list of successes, eminent illustrator and
professor Barbara Bradley has continuously displayed extraordinary talent, which includes being one
of the first women educators to head a department at the university. Throughout her 50-year tenure,
she has inspired and influenced thousands of students through her distinctive devotion and
relentless expectations.
Esteemed illustrator Leif Peng, founder of a highly publicized blog dedicated to 1940’s and
1950’s artwork, created a weeklong tribute to Barbara, which included 5 full days of stories
revolving around Barbara’s life and her relationship with the Academy of Art University. In
addition, Chuck Pyle, head of the Illustration department at Academy of Art University, has
recently created a blog titled “Thank you Barbara Bradley”. The site has already received an
overwhelming number of messages filled with gratitude and praise.
 Several of her current colleagues, previous
students, and other distinguished members of the illustration community warmly received the award
recipient at the luncheon. Attendees of the luncheon included Society of Illustrators Director
Terry Brown and President Scott Bakal, along with Andréa Pellegrino from AIGA.
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