The Hilliard Institute

The Hilliard Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation offering sensory education programing, experiential learning, and academic research and publishing while also supporting philanthropic initiatives through fundraising and educational training and activities—all under the umbrella of the concept of Educational Wellness. 

The Hilliard Institute. 4440 Savage Pointe Drive. Franklin, TN 37064

Email Dr. K. Mark Hilliard at mark.hilliardinstitute@gmail.com

or Professor Jessa R. Sexton at thehilliardpress@gmail.com.

How can you help?

1) Sponsor the Nutcracker Tea Experience.

This tax-deductible donation for our partner dance studio will help them sustain their mission to provide scholarships, safe flooring, quality teachers, costuming, and performance spaces for their students.

Event Sponsorship Details

You and a guest can attend the Nutcracker Tea Experience, plus get these perks:

  • Clara Sponsor $150: name in the program for Nutcracker Tea Experience

  • Nutcracker Sponsor $300: name and logo in the program for Nutcracker Tea Experience

  • Snow Sponsor $500: name and logo in the program for Nutcracker Tea Experience; name projected on the screen during the event

  • Flower Sponsor $750: name and logo in the program; verbal mention from the stage for Nutcracker Tea Experience; name and logo projected on the screen during the event

  • Sugar Plum Sponsor $1000: name and logo in the program; verbal mention from the stage for Nutcracker Tea Experience; name and logo projected on the screen during the event; name on 2024-25 season T-shirt

2) Become a Studio LLL 2024-25 Season Sponsor!

This large-scale tax-deductible donation will help our partner dance studio continue to provide supportive communities, quality teachers, safe and protective studio spaces, and incredible performance experiences for their students.

Season Sponsorship Details

You and a guest can attend all of our 2024–25 events, plus get these perks:

  • Sage Sponsor $2000-5000: All of the Event Sponsor perks listed above; logo printed on the season T-shirt; verbal mention from the stage at all 2024–25 events; logo in all digital and printed programs for the 2024–25 events

  • Lavender Sponsor $6000-10,000: All of the Event and Season Sponsor perks listed above; quarterly mentions on social media; projected logo on screens at Spring Showcase 2025; a StudioLLL 2024–25 season T-shirt


3) Provide dance scholarships for Studio LLL.

Cover the class cost of a student for a month, semester, or year with our partner dance studio, Studio LLL. This is an affordable way to support local arts! (Click the button below, and you’ll be directed to give your tax-deductible donation via PayPal or debit/credit card!)

4) Donate to The Hilliard Institute.

Click the button below. And let us know if you’re supporting Dr. K. Mark Hilliard’s Son of a Preacher Man / Jesus People Tour and Revival efforts or giving a general donation to the Hilliard Institute.

5) Contact us at markhilliard57@gmail.com.