and visual arts, she has said the organization's goal is to enrich the appreciation of African-American artists and the creative genius of their legacy." She sat on the executive committee of the international women's service organization, Links Incorporated. She and her husband founded, and she is president of, Premier Artworks, Inc., which promoted African-American art in private and public collections and exhibits. She was inducted into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Texas Women's Hall of Fame and honored at the Governor's Ball in 1993. For her role as president of Premier Artworks and her efforts to promote multi-cultural arts and education, she received the USCA Humanitarian Award from the Congress in 2007. Personal life Hamilton Pierce is married to Joe Pierce, a retired anesthesiologist. Their sons are Michael and Joey. References 1940s births People from San Antonio American art patrons Living people African-American people Year of birth missing (living people)