The Hilliard Society 

Will you join us as a patron and partner? As a member of The Hilliard Society, you’ll help make our mission a reality.

The Society is a nonprofit organization that conducts fundraising for the Museum. Its members are community philanthropists who generously support the Museum through annual contributions of $1,000 or more and generate additional support throughout Acadiana.

Their efforts provide a sustained and essential source of unrestricted support for special exhibitions, publications, conservation and acquisitions, as well as a variety of educational programs and focused initiatives.

These vital funds profoundly enhance our ability to engage in scholarship and research, and ensure that the Museum remains

• a social and cultural center of campus life;
  
• a nexus for continuing education among UL Lafayette's widespread alumni; and
  
• a vibrant and welcoming destination for visitors from Acadiana and beyond.

In appreciation for this important level of support, Hilliard Society members enjoy all of the benefits of membership:

• Unlimited, free admission for two, as well as your guests
  
• Two membership cards
  
• Invitations to opening receptions
  
• Advance notification of programs and special events
  
• Subscription to Viewfinder magazine
  
• Complimentary exhibition catalogues
  
• An invitation for two to our annual Behind the Scenes Tour and afternoon tea with Museum Director LouAnne Greenwald
  
• An invitation for two to curator-led events and programs focused on establishing and developing your private art collection
  
• Additional benefits and privileges at more than 400 museums through the North American Reciprocal Membership program 

Hilliard Society members also receive:

• Intimate opportunities to interact with the Director or Museum Curator
  
• Exclusive access to guest artists and scholars
  
• Invitations to exclusive Society events
  
• Regular e-newsletters from the Director with advance notice of Museum activities and upcoming exhibitions
  
• Recognition in select Museum publications
  
• Subscriptions to all Museum publications, and
  
• Voting privileges at the Society’s annual meeting (one per household) 

Society members also receive a 20% Museum Store discount and a 25% rental discount for use of the A. Hays Town Building and Plaza (one rental per year, other restrictions may apply).

A portion of your annual membership fee is tax-deductible.

Please join us as a community partner.

To become a member of The Hilliard Society, download a membership form or visit our UL Foundation page to sign up online. For additional information, please contact Museum Director LouAnne Greenwald by email or at 337.482.1369.