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|description_of_incident=Linda Cunningham was a paying member of the Center where they showcased member artwork. | |description_of_incident=Linda Cunningham was a paying member of the Center where they showcased member artwork. | ||
According to press reports, however, the Board found the piece “too controversial” and “inappropriate” for the members’ show. The Center reportedly | According to press reports, however, the Board found the piece “too controversial” and “inappropriate” for the members’ show. The Center reportedly defined “inappropriate” content as “denigration or hate of religion, race, creed, national origin, sex or sexual orientation; graphic or offensive nudity; explicit sex; promotion of terrorism or violence; and offensive bodily function related art.” | ||
The inflamed responses were thought to be related to Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, in which, the artist says she wanted to bring attention to gun violence in schools and the lack of movement on the issue. | The inflamed responses were thought to be related to Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, in which, the artist says she wanted to bring attention to gun violence in schools and the lack of movement on the issue. | ||
|description_of_result=The Emerald Art Center upheld their ban on Cunningham's work, however, her collage was featured at the New Zone Gallery in Eugene, Oregon. | |description_of_result=The Emerald Art Center upheld their ban on Cunningham's work, however, her collage was featured at the New Zone Gallery in Eugene, Oregon. | ||
|image=School-days-linda-cunningham.jpg | |image=School-days-linda-cunningham.jpg | ||
|source=http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2014/01/connecticut_school_shooting_co.html | |source=http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2014/01/connecticut_school_shooting_co.html | ||
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