VISUAL ARTS + MUSEUMS

San José Clinic is pleased to announce that on Saturday, May 15, 2010 the Clinic will hold it 4th Annual Art with Heart Gala at the Intercontinental Hotel, 2222 West Loop South near the Galleria, featuring artist John Palmer and event chair's Dr. Devinder and Mrs. Gina Bhatia.

Art with Heart is a unique fundraising event featuring a dinner with silent and live art auctions benefiting San José Clinic, one of the nation’s oldest charity clinics. The evening will showcase donated works of art by John Palmer and other original pieces, including paintings, photography sculpture and jewelry donated from local professional artists. Live music for the evening will be provided by Moodafaruka.

We are delighted to recognize Carolyn Farb and The Charity Guild of Catholic Women as our 2010 Portrait of Compassion honorees. This special designation recognizes an individual or organization who displays extraordinary compassion towards persons who are uninsured and left out of the traditional healthcare system. The Honoree exemplifies San José Clinic’s mission and dedication to reaching out to those who are disenfranchised.

Portrait of Compassion Honorees: Dr. Carolyn Farb & The Charity Guild of Catholic Women. In keeping with the Clinic’s mission, through Art with Heart we honor a group and/or an individual who displays extraordinary compassion towards persons who are uninsured and left out of the traditional healthcare system. These honorees exemplify San José Clinic’s mission and dedication to reaching out to those who are disenfranchised.

Featured Artist: John Palmer. By combining art and purpose, John is becoming one of the most dynamic artists of his time. John describes his work in more emotional than technical terms. He sees his art as free form, full of energy, life and movement. www.johnpalmerart.com

The mission of San José Clinic is to provide quality healthcare and education to those with limited access to such services in an environment which respects the dignity of each person. As a ministry of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, San José Clinic is also a United Way agency and one of the oldest charity clinics in the United States. The Clinic uses the same model of care its founder Monsignor George T. Walsh initiated nearly 88 years ago by relying on healthcare providers and community volunteers who donate time and services to address patients’ needs, all within a single convenient setting.

We hope that you will join us for this special evening. For more information, contact Kiran Qureshi at 713-228-2679 or kiranqureshi@sanjoseclinic.org.

Pictured: John Palmer, detail of a work from his Equestrian Series.