18th Annual Empty Bowls Event
About Empty Bowls:
“Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement by artists and crafts people in cities and towns around the world to raise money and awareness for food related charities to care for and feed the hungry in their communities."
This event is being hosted by John Cooper School’s National Art Honor Society and The Fine Arts Council, which has raised over $130,000 over the 17 years it has hosted an Empty Bowls event.
WHO does this help?
All proceeds will go to support Interfaith of the Woodlands Food Pantry. This food pantry is available to individuals and families who are facing food insecurity.
The 18th annual Empty Bowls event will take place Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, from 4:30-6:30pm at the Sims Student Center during the Fine Arts Festival.
Silent Auction ends at 6:00PM.
Activities will also be available including face painting, coloring, and crafting for the kids.
HOW can you help?
- I want to help, but I cannot attend the Fine Arts Festival – Thank you! Go online to the Empty Bowls Tile found on The John Cooper website to reserve your child’s bowl (sent home after the event) and/or donate any amount.
- I want to attend the festival event with my child – Great! Go online to the Empty Bowls tile found on The John Cooper website to reserve your child's/children's bowl(s).
- I missed reservation times (April 10th), and I am just showing up! - Attendees who have NOT reserved a bowl prior to the event may may donate $10 to receive a bowl at the door, which will include a piece of art of your choice from the "non-reserved" area.
- BONUS if you attend: Everyone who attends the on-campus event will have the opportunity to bid on wonderful artwork donated to the Silent Auction from John Cooper faculty, alumni, families, and Woodlands community artists.
- BONUS if you attend: In our “non-reserved” area, we are pleased to offer a variety of student donated items for selection or additional purchase including clay pieces, photography, paintings, and sculptures.