April
27, 2004
Oakton Ceramics Club Seeks 'Empty Bowls' for Fundraiser
Chicago area artists, potters, and school art departments are invited to contribute their time and talent to the first-ever "Empty Bowls at Oakton" fundraiser, Saturday, Dec. 4, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. This event, sponsored by the Ceramics Club at Oakton Community College, is designed to raise awareness and funds for global hunger issues.
Pledge forms are now available for anyone interested in making ceramic bowls to be sold at the event. Bowls should be approximately six inches in diameter, three to four inches deep, and able to hold 12 to16 ounces of soup. Potters are required to use certified food safe glazes; no leaded glazes will be permitted. No coiled bowls, please.
The Ceramics Club has set a goal of collecting 1,000 bowls for the fundraiser, during which supporters will purchase a bowl, and be served a simple meal of soup and bread as a reminder of world hunger. All proceeds will benefit selected Chicago area food charities.
The "Empty Bowls" concept was born 14 years ago, when a Michigan high school art teacher teamed up with a group of students to support a local food drive. Their idea has since been used to raise millions of dollars for food banks, soup kitchens, and other meal programs.
Pledge form requests may be sent to emptybowls@oakton.edu, or call 847-635-1699.
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