Arkansas begins new search for ‘monument to the unborn’ design after artist seeks copyright

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: January 13, 2026

Words: 674

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Efforts to build a “monument to the unborn” on the state Capitol grounds advocated by abortion opponents hit a new stumbling block Tuesday when the secretary of state began looking for new designs for the memorial.

The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission voted with no dissent to allow Secretary of State Cole Jester to accept new submissions for the monument after the artist it selected in late 2023 applied for a federal copyright for her …

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