Purchase of Judy Chicago's 'Trinity' sculpture
Summary
The council spent years and nearly $627,000 on a sculpture that ultimately died on a 2-3 vote over paint-warranty terms and harsh sunlight at the Wallace Annenberg site. The money stays in the Fine Art Fund, and the process is unlikely to return.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
$626,800 from the city's dedicated fine art fund — the purchase will not happen, so no city money is spent.
Taxpayers keep $626,800 in the fine art fund; art lovers lose what would have been a notable public sculpture.
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