Right Down to the Roots exhibition sparks debate in Frederick
Frederick County artist Frank DuVal weighs the Delaplaine Center show and its controversial 8 by 10 panel A Peace Treaty and a New World Order by Josef Schutzenhofer. He defends juried curation, notes tax funding limits, and urges free expression while criticizing the piece’s sensationalism.
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Withdrawal of funding sparks arts row in Frederick
Frederick delegation withdraws a request for a state grant for the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, triggering protest over perceived censorship. The letter argues artistic expression should be judged by the public and questions future politicking on art.
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Provocative Art Sparks Debate in Frederick County
Roberta Sherman argues against censorship after local officials condemn Josef Schutzenhofer’s painting A Peace Treaty and the New World Order at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center. She defends artistic freedom, criticizes political overreach, and asserts taxpayers should fund free expression. Thurmont.
Controversy Over Delaplaine Painting Sparks Funding Talk
Kenneth Haines of Mount Airy criticizes the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center for displaying a painting he calls pornographic and disrespectful to President Bush. He urges withholding funds if the artwork remains, arguing it damages Frederick’s moral reputation and family-friendly image.
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Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Frederick
Let me make my own decision about art at Delaplaine
A reader denounces sanctimonious outrcry over paintings at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center in Frederick. The letter asserts adults should judge art personally and criticizes elected officials for funding cuts to schools while granting themselves raises. Bernhard Cohen signs.
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Frederick artist defends funding amid local art debate
Jeffrey T. Smith of Frederick County criticizes local censorship fears over Josef Schutzenhofer’s painting A Peace Treaty and The New World Order. He praises artists and Delaplaine Center while urging broader civic support for art funding beyond parochial concerns.
Community letter defends free expression against censorship
Milinda J. Hanlon of Poolesville condemns The Post editorial stance on Delaplaine Center exhibit as personal meddling and urges defense of First Amendment rights. She argues nudity choice lies with individuals, not publishers, and praises Mayor Gordon for protecting center autonomy.
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George B. Delaplaine Jr
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Sue Ann Yingling
Paul Gordon
Community letters criticize art funding and leaders
A reader applauds the Frederick News-Post for informing residents about art world issues and condemns the president’s portrayal as pornography. The letter urges Del. James "Doc" McClellan and State Sen. John Derr to reconsider tax funding for the cause while thanking Del. Anita Stup for support.
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Frederick
Public display criticism over nude photographs incident
A reader condemns a cold crowd’s reaction to nude images linked to Helen Russell and questions the respect shown to the nation’s leaders. The letter calls for accountability and states tax money should not fund such material.
Art and Politics Clash Over Delaplaine Center Show
A local speaker urges lawmakers to reconsider cutting funding from the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center amid controversy over Josef Schutzenhofer's artwork. The message argues art provokes reaction and debate, citing past totalitarian attempts to suppress expression and urging support for artistic freedom.
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