Joe A. Diaz, owner of one of the largest art collections in the nation, will curate a Go Red for Women Art Exhibit to benefit the American Heart Association Go Red For Women movement. Diaz is partnering with the Art Museum of South Texas and Flint Hills Resources.

The exhibit will be showcased at the Art Museum of South Texas December 11, 2008. Artists are encouraged to participate and submit artwork by October 10, 2008. All media will be accepted. The color red must be utilized or the art must include a female and/or a heart.

"Having Joe curate the Go Red For Women art exhibit will help bring a creative awareness of heart disease and stroke to South Texas. The call for art entries will also offer a unique opportunity for students, mid-career artists and professional artists to showcase their work, Joe will help us discover new talent while complimenting and acknowledging artists that have been working in this field for years," states Marcy Rodriguez, American Heart Association Senior Corporate Market Director and a local artist.

"The visual component will be a great way to communicate our strong message that heart disease is the No. 1 killer and why it is so important to reduce your risk factors, know the warning signs, and know how to respond quickly and properly if warning signs occur."

"With Flint Hills Resources’ partnership and contribution, we can educate people and potentially save more lives through the Go Red For Women movement," said Yolanda Olivarez, American Heart Association chairwoman of the board. "Flint Hills Resources is committed to this cause, and we are so thrilled to have them return to grow the movement."

"This project is a wonderful way to raise awareness about heart health for women by bringing together important segments of our community - the Art Museum of South Texas, area artists, Flint Hills Resources, and our local chapter of the American Heart Association.  It’s a terrific collaboration", said Joe Schenk, Director Art Museum of South Texas.

Entry deadline: October 10, 2008.

Click here for Entry Form