“Yes. A lot of people build a connection with the art they create, and a personal action by the artist shouldn’t get in the way of this connection.”
– Freshman Campbell Fletcher
“Yes. Art influences emotions and ideas beyond the artists’ personal actions.”
– Sophomore Houston Kauffman
“Yes. Art is about the quality of art, not the person who made it.”
– Junior Julia Olson
“Yes. Art gains meaning from the audience, not just from the artist’s personal beliefs.”
– Senior Solomon Coleman
“No. If you know an artist has done something super heinous in their life, you shouldn’t support that artist.”
– Art teacher Helma Groot
Published and digitized February 2026.
