Local artists have spent the year making and decorating more than 1,200 bowls to sell Saturday at the Emergency Food Network’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser.
What: All proceeds from the event will go to the Emergency Food Network to help feed Pierce County’s needy.
When and where: The sale will be from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at Charles Wright Academy, 7723 Chambers Creek Road, University Place.
Cost: Admission is free, and so is a bowl of soup from local restaurants – if you buy a bowl. Tiny bowls, soup bowls and serving bowls will be for sale at prices ranging from $10 to $20.
Work of a few: This year, fewer than 20 potters, woodworkers and glass artists rolled up their sleeves – literally – and knuckled down to produce works of art to put up for sale Saturday. Five of them, including a high school student and a newcomer to pottery, are responsible for one-third of the bowls.
Why they do it: Not known for big bank accounts, the artists got creative with how to curb hunger.
“It’d be great to say, ‘People are hungry, I think I’ll sit down and write a check,’ ” said Manitou Art Center owner Retha Hayward, who helps organize the event. “There are very few artists who can do that. But there’s a way with some sweat equity, you can change lives.”
stacia.glenn@thenewstribune.com
JOIN THE DISCUSSION | Register here
We welcome comments. Please keep them civil, short and to the point. ALL CAPS, spam, obscene, profane, abusive and off topic comments will be deleted. Repeat offenders will be blocked. Thanks for taking part — and abiding by these simple rules. A thorough explanation of rules of conduct can be found in our Terms of Service. If you have any questions, including why your comment may not be showing immediately after you submit it, be sure to visit the commenting FAQ.