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710 E St Mary Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503 United States Get Directions
Phone (337) 482-0811
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Artist Talk: Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir

Hilliard Art Museum 710 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA, United States
Artist Talk

Join us for an Artist Talk with Icelandic artist Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir, also known as Shoplifter, on Friday, September 12th at 4 p.m., as she debuts her exhibition, “Nervescape XI”.

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Featured

Fall at the Hilliard: Opening Preview

Hilliard Art Museum 710 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA, United States
Member Event

Join the Hilliard for a special preview with cocktails, live music, artist talks, and Hilliard After Dark. Free for members or with museum admission.

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Educator First Look

Hilliard Art Museum 710 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA, United States
Art Education

Teachers are invited to preview the Hilliard’s Fall exhibitions on Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Explore the galleries, connect with Museum Educator Barbara Helveston, and discover upcoming programs and classroom resources.

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Petit Atelier

Petit Atelier

Hilliard Art Museum 710 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA, United States
Family

Join the Hilliard Art Museum for Petit Atelier, an innovative monthly educational program designed to ignite creativity and discovery in young artists ages 9-13. This hands-on learning experience uses artworks from the Hilliard's permanent collection and exhibitions as a launching pad for artistic exploration, with the inaugural year focusing on portraiture through the lens of master artists.

$30

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Yoga in the Galleries

Yoga in the Galleries

Hilliard Art Museum 710 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA, United States
Yoga

Join us for monthly gallery yoga at the Hilliard with certified instructor Neil Gresham. Free with museum admission—bring your mat. Beginners and all levels welcome; space is limited.

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Franco FAE Opening Reception

Hilliard Art Museum 710 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA, United States
Opening

Join us for an opening reception with Franco Fine Arts Exchange, curated by Roz LeCompte. This Louisiana nonprofit fosters global connections among Acadian descendants through contemporary art, shared history, and cultural dialogue.

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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles at the Hilliard

Hilliard Art Museum 710 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA, United States
UL Community

Join us for Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, the largest Cajun and Créole celebration in the U.S. In partnership with UL–Lafayette’s Center for Louisiana Studies, enjoy food, music, arts, workshops, and cultural programming all weekend, plus a Friday symposium at the Hilliard.

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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles: CLS Symposium

Hilliard Art Museum 710 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA, United States
Panel Talk

The Hilliard hosts the Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Symposium, Et asteur quoi ?! Countercultural Currents, Artistic Intersections, exploring how Cajun and Créole traditions continue to inspire the next generation of artists. Part of the nation’s largest celebration of Cajun and Créole culture.