What is
Empty Bowls?
In 1990, Empty Bowls began with an art teacher organizing students to make ceramic bowls that would be the vessel for serving soup and bread at an event, with profits going towards a local charity. The grassroots movement by artists and crafts people has spread to cities and towns around the world to raise money for food related charities to care for and feed the hungry in their communities.
Pottery + Food + Music + Silent Auction
How it works:
You choose from a selection of pottery bowls at the event, we fill it with soup. There will be refreshments, bread, desserts, and bluegrass music. Enjoy a meal with others in the community and talk with Beacon’s volunteers, board members, and staff. This year we are also having a SILENT AUCTION!
Silent Auction
Other pottery and items from local businesses (listed below). If you want to bid on an item, but can’t attend the event, reach out to Lindsey (development@bohmarshall.org). The Silent Auction will end at 6:30 PM.
Tickets
Order online, in person at Beacon’s Thrift Store, or day-of at the door. All proceeds support Beacon’s Food Pantry. Whichever option you choose, showing up is showing support for Beacon! We look forward to gathering with everyone and sharing a meal. Presale pricing ends Friday, March 15th at noon.
‘Local Artisan’ Bowl Presale $35 Day Of $40
Madison & surrounding counties have AMAZING artists. We will have soup bowls generously donated from 10+ local potters to choose from at the event, to enjoy your meal out of & take home!
‘Community’ Bowl Presale $15 Day Of $20
A great option if you still want to support and gather with us, but don’t want to purchase a local ceramic soup bowl. We will provide a selection of bowls we’ve been collecting for you all to enjoy your meal.
Free soup for children under the age of 5.
* *These are suggested donation ticket pricing, please feel welcome to contribute more if you want!
Silent Auction Items:
$20 Zuma Coffee & Provisions Gift Card
$50 Reems Creek Nursery Gift Card
5 Aronia Berry Shrub Starts Certificate by Gardenlea, Chris Howells
5 Stained Glass Forever Flowers by Carrie Lee Hoffman
A Pair of East Fork Pottery Mugs
Acorn Fairy Boxes by Kathy Beverly-Akins
Artisun Gallery & Cafe Gift Basket
Broadwing Farms Cabin Rental
Cake Certificate for Wendy Stancil
Children’s Bicycle from Klaus Nelson
French Broad Adventures (Adventure for 2)
Grits & Cornmeal from Two Stones Farm & Mill
Hand Dipped Beeswax Candles by Jess Ames
Hand Turned Wooden Bowl by Rescued Stories Workshop
Handmade Felt Piece by Stacie Woods
Handmade River Glass Jewelry by Shanan Holt
Hole Doughnuts Gift Card
Hot Springs Resort & Spa Gift Certificate (Deluxe Mineral Bath for Two)
Large Vase by Laura Keyes Pottery
Mama Kat's Skin Care Collection
$10 All Good Gift Card
Serving Platter by Sandra Olex
Tiny House Printing (linoleum block print)
Two $20 Zadie's Cafe Gift Cards
Two $50 Ingles Gift Certificates
Womb Care Package OR Somatic Integration Package by Light in the Valley
& More Beautifully Crafted Local Pottery
Want to volunteer?
Do you want to help before, during, or after the event or play music?
Are you a potter and want to contribute soup bowls?
Do you want to contribute an item for the silent auction?
More the merrier! We love our volunteers. Contact Lindsey at development@bohmarshall.org