Artist accuses P.E.I. college of censoring political painting of lemmings, U.S. flag

Artist accuses P.E.I. college of censoring political painting of lemmings, U.S. flag

The artist in residence at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown has quit, saying school administrators have censored a painting they believe is too political.

This Canadian college artist-in-residence’s painting of lemmings was aimed at Donald Trump. He says he was told to take it down — so he quit

Christopher Griffin says the move came after complaints from U.S. faculty at the University of Prince Edward Island’s veterinary college.

Artist quits post after P.E.I. vet college tells him to remove painting based on U.S. politics

Christopher Griffin, the now former artist-in-residence at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, says administrators were trying to censor one of his paintings after complaints from American profs.

UPEI Statement on Artist-in-Residence at the Atlantic Veterinary College

UPEI Statement on Artist-in-Residence at the Atlantic Veterinary College nphillips Thu, 04/10/2025 - 13:11 The University of Prince Edward Island recognizes the importance of balancing freedom of expression and a supportive learning environment, and that learning can sometimes be uncomfortable.  UPEI reaffirms its commitment to free expression, critical thinking, and public dialogue.The University has reached out to Mr. Christopher Griffin, form…

Atlantic Veterinary College artist-in-residence says he resigned after being told to take down painting critical of Trump's attacks on Canada - Halifax Examiner

The artist-in-residence at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown has resigned rather than remove the painting.