University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum)

The Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, University of Louisiana will modify a light-filled space in the museum into an exhibit space with appropriate light conditions by installing a protective film to block out ultraviolet rays. This environmental improvement will make a larger portion of the museum's collection accessible to the public by accommodating the presentation of works from the museum's permanent collection, particularly its works on paper collection, which comprises about 75 percent of its holdings. The museum will also highlight this improvement to its exhibition space with an exhibit on the subject of conservation, educating the community and campus about the museum's permanent collection, its stewardship role, and its conservation practices.