Clay Club and UW–Platteville Art Department to host Empty Bowls & Chili Cook-Off Sunday

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 ceramicbowls 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