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Empty Bowls is a global movement of artists who come together to address the issue of hunger through local events that raise awareness and funds for hunger relief organizations in the community.

How can an empty bowl feed a hungry person?

Come for lunch on November 3rd and we’ll show you!

Open Table is thrilled to again partner with Newbury Court and The Umbrella Arts for Empty Bowls 2019! Ceramics artists from Newbury Court and the Umbrella are making 400 beautiful bowls. Come for lunch, view the collection, and take your favorite(s) home!

100% of the donations benefit Open Table food relief programs, making a direct impact on some of our neighbors.

So join us for this fun event and you’ll have done something good for people who need your help!

How it Works

  1. When you arrive for lunch at Newbury Court’s Morrison Theater, make a modest donation of $25 or more.
  2. Select your lunch from a table loaded with nutritious soups, homemade bread and other tasty treats and enjoy it while viewing the amazing selection of over 400 bowls handcrafted by artists from Newbury Court’s ceramics studio and the Umbrella Arts Ceramics.
  3. Select one of the bowls to take home!
  4. Can’t chose just one? Make additional donations and take home additional bowls.
  5. Bid on other beautiful items in the silent auction.
  6. Learn about Open Table’s mission, Newbury Court and the Umbrella programs.
  7. All donations go to support Open Table’s hunger relief programs, including our Fresh Market Pantry and Community Meals.

Gallery of Bowls

Check out just some of the incredible art that the Newbury Court ceramics studio artists have already created for this year’s event. And there will be many more than are pictured here, each one a unique and special creation!

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