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SATIRE, SCANDAL AND SPECTACLE
An engaging storyteller both visually and aurally, New Orleans artist George Schmidt brings to life myths, tales, and scandals from Louisiana history in his provocative paintings, prints, and drawings. This exhibition will showcase the many examples of Schmidt's visual elucidation on Louisiana characters, scandals, myths, and musings along with his mélange of Roman history and Louisiana personalities. History and the present come to life in this exhibition. MORE
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INK...PAPER...PROCESS: Marais Press Prints
January 4 - May 5, 2012
Drawn from the Hilliard's collection of works on paper, the exhibition features artists: Kimberly Paul Arp, James Bailey, Robert Bornhuetter, Addie Jane Dawson-Euba, David Driesbach, David Dubose, Nicolle Hand, Tom Huck, Kathryn Hunter, Harlan Johnson, Heather Ryan Kelley, Donald LeBlanc Jr., Laura Melancon, Lloyd Menard, Ernest Milsted, Brian Paulsen, Rudy Pozzatti, Larry Schuh, Bradlee Shanks, James Tancill, Rochelle Toner, Kim Vito, and Susan Wingard.
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MORGAN AS MENTOR
Elemore Morgan, Jr. (1931 – 2008) was a renowned artist in Louisiana. Known primarily as a landscape painter, Morgan was also a beloved and influential teacher. As a member of the UL Lafayette (known then as the University of Southwest Louisiana) Art Department for over thirty years, Morgan’s influence as a mentor was profound. The University Art Museum will honor the artist and teacher with an exhibition of works by artists who credit Morgan as their artistic mentor. Participating artists include: David Alpha, Andrew Amelinckx, Lisa Ayres, John Ballbach, Camille Banuchi, Willie Baronet, Babette Beaullieu, Mary Beyt, Lou Blackwell, Melissa Bonin, Ralph Bourque, Charles Crain, Sidney Creaghan, Linda Dautreuil, Dwight David, Michael Kevin Domingue, Troy Dugas, Kathy Dumesnil, Michael Eble, Angela Elledge, Denise Gallagher, Phillip Gould, A.J. Hebert, Vera Deville Judycki, Dawn Gregory Koetting, Randall LaBry, Miguel Lasala, Onézieme Mouton, Stephanie Patton, Mary Perrin, Paul Schexnayder, Laura Drewett Sellers, Patrick Soper, Steven Schneider, and Bill Risbourg. These artists tell the story of Morgan as an inspiration, an artist, and a teacher. The exhibition begins October 1, 2011 and continues until May 19, 2012.
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HILLIARD COLLECTION ON VIEW
On view are two exhibitions drawn from the Hilliard's collection. Over the past four decades the University's Art Museum has established through the generous gifts from local patrons and Alumni a wonderful collection of American and European painting. These exhibitions highlight significant works in the permanent collection.
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UROS HOUSE
Uros House, a site-specific, lighting sculpture installation by artist Grimanesa Amorós, will be on view at the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum from August 6th through 2012. Recently shown in Times Square, the sculpture was presented as part of the 2011 Armory Show along with three other artists: Tom Otterness, David Kennedy Cutler, and Niki de Saint Phalle. Amorós was also invited to show at the 2011 Venice Biennale in Venice, Italy. MORE
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TARGET SCHOOL TOURS
Target Foundation recently awarded the Hilliard a grant underwriting free admission for K-12 students attending the museum through an organized school field trip. Given the fiscal limitations of our local schools and families, Target is making this important educational experience possible for over 1,000 children throughout Acadiana. We are delighted to partner with Target Stores in bringing school groups through the museum galleries. This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its income to communities. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million every week. Write to schedule your tour!
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EVENTS
The Unbearable Lightness of Begging: Strategies for Generating Carnivalesque Laughter in South Louisiana Mardi Gras
February 15th, 6:30 pm MORE
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NEW
ACQUISITIONS
April
2, - December 17 2011
Over
the past decade, the museum has added over 850 objects to
its collections of local, national, and international artists.
Many of these works of art are on view for the first time
in the museum. With so many objects to display, the museum
will periodically alternate items. Some of the artists represented
in the current exhibition include Janet Fish, Ida Kohlmeyer,
Clyde Connell, Roy Ferdinand Jr., William Moreland, and Jimmy
Lee Sudduth. Thanks to donors such as Sylvia and Warren Lowe,
Sarah Jane Stephens, British Petroleum Corporation, and many
others. The museum will continue to develop areas of cultural
significance so that future generations are able to learn
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BRIDGING GENERATIONS AND CULTURES
ESA students meet volunteer docents during job shadow day.
For the second year the Hilliard Museum is joining Episcopal School of Acadiana (ESA) in a ground breaking partnership titled the International Children's Museum (ICM). Through volunteer leadership and ESA faculty this program will integrate art and museum science into the school's daily curriculum through exhibitions, activities and an international art exchange each year. The objectives include teaching students about the role of museums and art in society and to teach pluralism of the arts and creative thinking in the arts. This program is an effective discipline-based art education tool for faculty, students and families.
Each year, the ICM board of directors, school administrators, and the faculty advisor will interview and appoint from within the student body an ICM staff to include a Director, Assistant Director, Curator, Registrar, and a Facility Manager. Docents (museum educators) will also be selected from the student body. Museum professional staff will educate ICM student staff about museum management through "job shadowing" and mentoring during four work sessions each school year.
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CREATIVE CLASSROOM
This spring the Hilliard Museum in partnership with the UL Lafayette College of Education Teacher Candidates Teacher Candidates will present Creative Classroom for Young Learners. Future teachers provided a series of stories and lessons to include hands on activities appropriate for ages PK - 3rd graders. The program is FREE. Join us for the following Creative Classroom events.
Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems, February, 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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CONNECT
 
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TODDLER TUESDAY
Toddler
Tuesday
Every Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. FREE for children and caregivers.
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FACILITY
RENTALS
If you're looking
for that special place, the museum's Town Building could be your
venue. Click here to learn more about
facility rental for wedding receptions, parties and meetings.
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A presentation
telling the story of the beginning of the Art Museum at the University
of Louisiana at Lafayette and plans to embark on an ambitious journey
to establish one of America's leading university art museums.MORE.
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