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What We Do
Empty Bowls is a partnership between Religious Community Services and Craven Arts Council and Gallery. This uplifting event unites businesses, religious and civic groups, professional and amateur potters, restaurants and others, as we use our collective creative energies to make a difference in the lives of others.
This event raises money for local stop-hunger and arts programing in Craven County by selling tickets for Empty Bowls. With each ticket you will receive:
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Empty Bowls 2024 Schedule
Over the past twelve years Empty Bowls has grown and evolved to include as many community members in fun, exciting ways.
Potters Throwdown - January 12, 2024, 5pm -8pm (during ArtWalk)
Join us for 3 potters racing against the clock to create bowls for the Empty Bowls main event. This event is free and open to the public. Local students will participate in a soup making contest, the "Soup-er Bowls." Ticket holders may also select their bowl at this time and use their ticket stub a $5 coupon to participating restaurants.
Join us for 3 potters racing against the clock to create bowls for the Empty Bowls main event. This event is free and open to the public. Local students will participate in a soup making contest, the "Soup-er Bowls." Ticket holders may also select their bowl at this time and use their ticket stub a $5 coupon to participating restaurants.
Empty Bowls- February 16, 2024, 11am-1pm
Join us for the full event at Temple Church. Select your bowl or handmade good, and enjoy two servings of soup from local restaurants, community groups, schools and more.
Join us for the full event at Temple Church. Select your bowl or handmade good, and enjoy two servings of soup from local restaurants, community groups, schools and more.
Ticket holders may select bowls at either the Potters' Throwdown or the Empty Bowls event (not both). Those that select bowls at the Potters' Throwdown may use their ticket stub as a $5 coupon to participating restaurant; those attending Empty Bowls may use their coupon for two bowls of soup at the event.
Please read our COVID-19 preparedness plan here.
Please read our COVID-19 preparedness plan here.