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Arts Funding on Hold for LGBTQ+ Groups | Charleston News
Two major arts groups in South Carolina — the Greenville Gay Men’s Chorus and Proud Mary Theatre Company — are on hold for funding after commissioners demanded they prove their artistic merit, citing concerns over a vague “gender ideology” executive order. The Arts Commission’s new resolution bans grants that promote “ideology,” but lacks clear definitions, leaving applicants confused and sparking accusations of targeting LGBTQ+ voices. Both groups await clarification and a chance to defend their work at the next meeting in October — a decision that could reshape how arts funding is handled…
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