Empty Bowls

We are so excited to announce that the New Albany Parks & Recreation is hosting another date night event including painting Empty Bowls this Saturday, September 26th.  

All proceeds will benefit the NAFP.  

Not interested in making it a date night or watching the movie?  No problem!  This family-friendly event is a fun, socially-distanced activity to do with friends or children.  

What is the Empty Bowls program?

Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement by artists and craftspeople in towns all over the world to care for and feed the hungry in their communities.  The Empty Bowls events were created to support food-related charitable organizations around the world, just like the New Albany Food Pantry.  

How does it work?

When you attend an Empty Bowls event, you purchase a ceramic bowl on site (aprox. $10). Paints and brushes will be provided for your use during the event.  Social distancing and masks are required.  Once you’ve painted your bowl(s), you will leave the bowls to be fired in the kiln.  The finished bowls will be available for pickup in approximately one week.  Details for pickup will be provided to you when you purchase a bowl.


FAQ

When and where is the next Empty Bowls event in New Albany?

Empty Bowls will be at Bevelhymer Park on Saturday, September 26th from 6-7 PM.

Do I have to register for the movie event to paint a bowl?

No, you do not need to attend the movie in order to paint bowls.  The Empty Bowls event will be completed before the movie begins.

Do I need to make a reservation?

Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ups are accepted as well.  


Will I take the painted bowl with me when I’m done?

No.  The bowls are fired in a kiln after the painting event and will be available for pickup the following week.

For more details about the Empty Bowls event please visit New Albany Parks & Recreation’s website.