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Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission Reopens Submissions for Monument to the Unborn

Posted on: 01/13/2026 10:37 am

Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission Reopens Submissions for Monument to the Unborn

(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission reopened submissions today for the proposed "Monument to the Unborn" after the previous designer chose to personally copyright her design. 

The monument was authorized by the Arkansas General Assembly through Act 310 of 2023, sponsored by Sen. Kim Hammer and Rep. Mary Bentley.

"We stand committed to moving this important project forward. It will provide a place of prayer at the Arkansas State Capitol to honor the unborn children of Arkansas and their families." said Secretary of State Cole Jester.

Arkansas Right to Life issued the following statement, "The Secretary of State has full administrative control of the project. We respect the Commission's decision to reopen design submissions for the Monument to the Unborn. We see Miss Goff as a talented artist and a strong supporter of life. Regrettably, the acquisition of a copyright has disqualified her monument design for this public project.” 

Senator Kim Hammer released a letter of support, stating, "I fully support Secretary of State Cole Jester and the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission in a decision to revisit opening up for new proposals." The full text of his letter is linked below.

The submission period will be open for 60 days. Design submissions or proposals can be sent to arkansascagc@gmail.com by March 14, 2026.

More Information: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/Senator_Hammer_Letter.pdf

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