LSU Museum of Art

Why Your Support Matters

The LSU Museum of Art is about connecting people with art and ideas. It’s where students, families, and lifelong learners engage with creativity and culture. In the galleries, ideas are sparked, curiosity grows, and visitors of all ages come together to experience art in meaningful ways. Through exhibitions, collections, conservation, and arts education, the museum serves as a creative hub for LSU, Baton Rouge, and beyond.

This LSU Giving Day, your gift fuels the heart of that work. You’re supporting the students who lead tours, art education and creative programs, the exhibitions that inspire, and the behind-the-scenes care that protects art for future generations. Your generosity strengthens the people who help Tigers lead, learn, and make an impact through the arts. Thank you for believing in creativity, access, and the power of art at LSU.

Impact Areas

Your generosity on LSU Giving Day impacts the following priority initiatives:

1. Museum of Art Annual Campaign Fund
Gifts to the Museum Annual Campaign Fund keep the museum running. Annual fund gifts power the daily work behind every visit, from caring for the collection and maintaining the galleries to supporting the staff who welcome and serve our community. Your generosity helps keep the LSU Museum of Art open, vibrant, and accessible year-round for students, families, and visitors.

2. Museum of Art Exhibition Fund
The Museum Exhibition Fund brings art to life at the LSU Museum of Art. From folk art and American Impressionism to Old European Masters, LSU faculty work, and world-renowned children’s illustrations, your support made last year’s dynamic exhibitions possible. Now imagine what’s next. Gifts to this fund help us research, install, and share powerful exhibitions — bringing important artists and artworks to Baton Rouge and creating gallery experiences that inspire and connect our community.

3. Museum of Art Education Fund
The Museum Art Education Fund opens doors and opens minds. It supports hands-on programs that reach children, students, families, and lifelong learners — using art to spark curiosity and imagination. From student-led tours and workshops to educational programs that explore art and culture, your support helps make learning through art an engaging and shared experience for our entire community.