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Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Margaret Burroughs

Installation: April 18, 2026, Dedication of Sculpture: April 25, 2026, Village of Hazel Crest , Illinois This was a team project that involved collaboration among all members. Alpha Bruton, lead artist and muralist; Peter N. Gray,  design and fabrication of the metal chair; and Harry Detry, embellishment of metal leaves. This is People Chair #29, of public art installations known as "Metal People Chairs," created by Shonna McDaniels, founder of the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in Sacramento, California. Each chair in the collection honors artists of the Harlem Renaissance and the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The Hazel Crest Open Lands "Art in the Woods." This placemaking project is an exciting initiative that aims to transform our community's landscape by blending art with nature. This project seeks to engage residents throughout the process, inviting them to participate in both the design and installation of a captivating collection of scul...

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