Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, Art museum at University of Louisiana, Lafayette, United States.
The Hilliard Art Museum is the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's art museum, opened in April 2004 in a 33,000-square-foot building by Eskew+Dumez+Ripple with founder Herman Mhire. It has over 11,000 square feet of gallery space in three main galleries. The separate A. Hays Town building, a 1968 replica of the Hermitage plantation house, used bricks from Old Martin Hall.
In 1964 Maurice Heymann gave the university three acres at East Saint Mary Boulevard and Girard Park Drive for an art center. A. Hays Town designed the 1968 building as a replica of the Hermitage plantation house, using bricks from Old Martin Hall. In 2002 Paul and Lulu Hilliard gave $5 million toward an $8.5 million museum, which opened in April 2004.
The museum displays works by Louisiana artists and holds a significant collection of Japanese prints that showcase artistic exchange between different cultures. The exhibitions reflect the local art scene and offer visitors insight into the creative traditions of the region.
The museum offers guided tours for groups and educational programs aligned with curriculum standards. The adjacent Great Lawn accommodates various public events and provides space for visitors to rest between exhibitions.
The exhibition building received the American Architecture Award in 2006 for its design that incorporates natural light through skylights and vertical light shafts. This thoughtful lighting approach creates a special setting that displays the artworks to their best advantage.
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