Mundelein adding to Stars on Parade art exhibition
Mundelein’s villagewide Stars on Parade art exhibition is growing — and you can be part of the project.
Fremont Public Library officials and the Mundelein Arts Commission are seeking decorative proposals for a large replica of Mundelein’s star-shaped logo that will be displayed outside the library at 1170 N. Midlothian Road.
Designs should celebrate the things a public library represents. That could be books, technology, music, the arts, learning or imagination, according to the library’s public call for submissions. And since the library serves parts of Grayslake, Wauconda and other area towns in addition to most of Mundelein, they shouldn’t be Mundelein-specific, Fremont outreach specialist Marissa Moravec said.
“We are looking for something that encompasses the entire community,” she said.
The finished piece could join several existing sculptures east of the library’s front entrance, Moravec said.
“It’ll definitely be out front,” she said. “We just haven’t found the perfect spot for it.”
Proposals should be sent to Moravec at mmoravec@fremontlibrary.org by Sunday, Aug. 23.
She hopes the completed star will be installed in spring 2027.
Stars on Parade is Mundelein's version of the famed Cows on Parade public art projects. Artists have transformed 17 fiberglass star sculptures into unique works of art.
They can be found at village hall, outside select businesses and elsewhere in town.
An additional star, honoring Mundelein’s Mexican American community, was commissioned last year but has yet to be delivered, said Colleen Malec, the village’s staff liaison to the arts commission. It is planned for the pollinator garden in Courtland Commons park, which is near Seymour Avenue and Courtland Street.
Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Naperville and Wauconda are among the other suburbs that have hosted public art exhibitions featuring objects decorated by community members or groups. They’ve included painted chairs, planters, benches and cornhole boards — and, of course, cows.
Mundelein long has backed public art projects. In addition to Stars on Parade, art lovers can enjoy murals and a variety of sculptures in the village.
Earlier this summer, an enormous, limestone sculpture of an upturned hand — created by Kentucky artist Meg White — was installed near the southeast corner of Seymour Avenue and Crystal Street in Courtland Commons park.
Moravec expects people will travel to the library just to see the star once it’s installed.
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