Each year at the Mundelein Fine Arts Festival the Kirk Players award the top new artist the Kirk Players Emerging Artist Award with a $500 prize!   

The Annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival is sponsored by Mundelein Community Connection in September. A juried art festival that will showcase the talents of over 45 fine artists and craftspeople who work in a variety of media.

The two-day event will be held at Kracklauer Park in downtown Mundelein in September annually and features top-notch artists, local musicians, and tasty food. 

2025: Morgan Adams
2024: Genevieve Modlin of Emerald Mommas Crafts
2023: Ashley Neary of Red Lantern Leatherworks
2022: Kyle Faehnrich of Goons & Goblins Art
2021: Tina Baldwin of Message in a Milkweed​
2018: Beth Markko
2017: Chip Cox
2014: Maija M Steele
2013: Mary Russert of Metalsmith Artisan Original Jewelry Designs