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Where Art
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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.

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Spring Awake

Join us for Spring Awake, a season of exhibitions and programming examining the legacy of the Pop Art movement and its continued reverberations in contemporary visual culture.

Exhibitions
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Join adult and family programs featuring hands-on activities inspired by the museum’s permanent collection and exhibitions on view.

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Hilliard Art Museum: Where Are Meets You

Experience exhibitions, programs, and a permanent collection that bring creativity and culture to life in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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A smiling woman poses with two children indoors; the boy wears glasses and a blue shirt, the girl has glasses and a pink dress, both holding colorful string crafts. Artworks hang on the walls in the background.
April 11 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Hilliard Fête

Mark your calendar for Hilliard Fête on Saturday, April 11th, starting at 10 a.m., for a full day o...

Four women in black dance outfits perform contemporary dance moves in a bright, modern room at the Lafayette art museum, with large windows and framed artwork on the walls. The dancers are mid-motion, expressing emotion through their poses.
April 20 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Spring Dance: In partnership with UL College of Arts / Dept. of Dance

Join us for site-specific dance works by UL–Lafayette students, inspired by the Hilliard’s curre...

May 2 • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Yoga in the Galleries

May 3 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PICNIC

May 7 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cross Currents

May 9 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Create & Play Café

June 6 • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Yoga in the Galleries

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.

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A crowd gathers at the Rodin: Toward Modernity exhibition, mingling and admiring sculptures on pedestals in a spacious, well-lit gallery—a true highlight among Louisiana museums and perfect for a Lafayette family friendly outing.
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