The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Art Department and Clay Club will host their annual Empty Bowls and Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Peace located at 1345 North Water Street in Platteville. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Platteville Food Pantry.
Food insecurity continues to be a growing concern, making this year’s event more meaningful than ever. Each bowl and each meal shared helps make a lasting impact in the community.
“The Empty Bowls project is a wonderful way to bring people together,” said Scott Steder, lecturer of art at UW-Platteville. “These events take teamwork and strengthen our connection to the community. Empty Bowls uses art as a vehicle for change, allowing us to give back while doing what we love.”
This year, more than 50 students from UW–Platteville, local schools, and churches have crafted over 200 handmade ceramic bowls for the event.
Attendees will select a unique, hand-thrown bowl, enjoy a chili meal of their choice and have the opportunity to bid in a silent auction featuring works donated by faculty, local artists, and area businesses.
The Empty Bowls movement began at a Michigan high school in 1990 and has since grown into a worldwide grassroots effort. Thousands of clubs, schools, studios and potters now participate annually, raising millions of dollars to support food-related charities and fight hunger across the globe.
Admission:
- General Public: $20
- Students (with ID): $10