Ellwood Explorers

A woman and a young girl playing hopscotch on a sidewalk in a park. The path is drawn in white chalk. In the background, there are people sitting at tables near a vintage-style house, and trees are visible.

Ellwood Explorers is the Ellwood House Museum’s youth event series, designed to spark curiosity and creativity in kids and families! Once a month, we invite young explorers to join us for a free, hands-on program in the beautiful Ellwood Park.

Each session will offer something new, from nature walks and scavenger hunts to art activities and interactive storytelling. Families can enjoy time together outdoors while discovering the sights, sounds, and history that make Ellwood Park so special.

Thank you for making the 2025 season a success! We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2026.

Our full schedule will be announced soon.

Frame of Mind

“Frame of Mind” is a collaborative program between the Ellwood House Museum, DeKalb County K-12 schools, and local businesses.

Throughout the school year, teachers are encouraged to gather student artwork for submission to Frame of Mind. All schools in DeKalb County are encouraged and invited to participate. Each year, a guest jury selects about twenty works to be professionally framed for exhibit in the Museum’s Visitor Center.

After the exhibit, county businesses will have the opportunity to “rent” the pieces for a one-year period to be displayed in their lobbies, offices, or stores. Artwork will be returned to students at the end of the loan period.

Frame of Mind gives students from across the county a unique opportunity to showcase their artwork in a professional setting while building stronger community connections.

Interested in renting artwork?

If your business or nonprofit is interested in renting a piece of framed artwork or sculpture for public display, please use the form here to reach out!

You can also contact Audrey King: king@ellwoodhouse.org; (815) 756-4609

Click here to view a program overview for renters.

Click here to view the artwork rental form.