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 2025 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

As a Sponsor, you can enjoy the perks outlined below:

  • Clara Sponsor $150: name in the program for Nutcracker Tea Experience, special professional photos with the Nutcracker Queens, 2 tickets to the Nutcracker Tea Experience, 2 accessories from the merch table (tiaras, swords, earrings) 

  • Nutcracker Sponsor $300: All of the above plus logo in the program for Nutcracker Tea Experience and 2 nutcrackers of your choosing

  • Snow Sponsor $500: All of the above plus a complementary sponsor table (seating 8!) at the Nutcracker Tea Experience 

  • Flower Sponsor $750: All of the above plus name and logo projected on the screen during the event and 2 limited-edition Nutcracker Tea Sponsor shirts 

  • Sugar Plum Sponsor $1000: All of the above plus a verbal mention from the stage for Nutcracker Tea Experience and name on 2025-26 season t-shirt

2) Become a Studio LLL 2025-26 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

Help our partner studio the entire season and enjoy these perks:

  • Sage Sponsor $2,000–5,000: All of the above, plus logo printed on the season t-shirt, verbal mention from the stage at all 2025–26 events, logo in all digital and printed programs for the 2025–26 events, 2 StudioLLL 2025–26 season t-shirts, 2 priority seats for Spring Showcase

  • Lavender Sponsor:$6,000–10,000: All of the above plus quarterly mentions on social media, projected logo on screens at Spring Showcase 2026, 2 limited edition StudioLLL Sponsor t-shirts, 4 (total) priority seats for Spring Showcase


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.