The Hilliard Art Museum of the University of Louisiana, Lafayette is a place to reflect, learn, create, and connect. It is a place where art creates a rich dialogue between the culture of Acadiana and the world.
October 9 • 3:00 pm
Opening Reception—Elemore Morgan Jr. and the Festival of American Folklife, 1976
Join us for a panel discussion and reception to celebrate the opening of Elemore Morgan Jr.: Photogr...
October 10 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Create & Play Café
A monthly hands-on creative activity for kids ages 4 and up!
October 19 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fall Dance: In partnership with UL College of Arts / Dept. of Dance
November 14 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Create & Play Café
November 18 • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Cross Currents: Improvised Truths — Curtis Patterson and the Jazz of Form
December 10
Hilliard Society Holiday Party
December 12 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Create & Play Café
Our Permanent Collection
The permanent collection of approximately 3,000 objects includes European, Asian, American, Egyptian, and African art of diverse media, fostering the creative exchange of ideas and cross-disciplinary research in the visual arts. Central to the collection are Gulf South Artists and works on paper.

Elemore Morgan Jr. created a way for people to see the world he shared with them
Watch the Hilliard’s mini-documentary as artists and historians reflect on the influence of Elemore Morgan Jr. and the impact of the 1976 Smithsonian Folklife FestivalUL Community • October 1, 2026
10 things to know about Warhol and photography
Warhol's Plus One is on view at the Hilliard. But how deep did the pop icon's love of photography really go?Story • July 21, 2026
Resonant Roots & The Art of Listening
When an exhibition brings together multidisciplinary artists rooted in regional fieldwork, the world around them gets remixed, and it's worth another listen.Story • June 11, 2026
Hilliard Art Museum is a 2026 Blue Star Museum
Free admission for military personnel and their families from May 16 until September 7, 2026In the News • June 3, 2026











