The first annual Empty Bowls Event hosted by ENMU Branch Community College will be held on October 25 from 4-6pm on the ENMU Campus. All proceeds from this inaugural event will benefit the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in Ruidoso Downs.
Potters began the Empty Bowls Event in the 70′s as a way to bring awareness to hunger and other social issues. Judy Pekelsma, Resource Faculty in ENMU’s Fine Arts Department, selected the Nest as the charity to benefit from this community fundraiser.
Empty Bowls is a student community service event organized by the Fine Arts Department’s Ceramics Club and the Culinary Arts Department. At the Event, each guest will enjoy a delicious soup lunch prepared by students in the Culinary Arts Program and choose a handmade bowl made by students and artists throughout the region to take home as a gift.
The cost is $15 and includes one ceramic bowl, soup, bread and a drink. Tickets go on sale September 16 until October 21. They will be available at the door and at the following locations; ENMU Bookstore, Josie’s Framery, Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter, Southwest Securities and Oso Gallery in Capitan.
There are limited ceramic bowls available so get your tickets early!
Students and the public are welcome to participate in making the bowls for the Event on Saturday September 19 and 26 from 2-5pm at ENMU. The bowls will be glazed on Saturday October 3 from 2-5 pm. There is no cost to make the bowls and all materials will be provided by ENMU.
There will also be a silent auction at the Event, with pottery and art donated by local artists.
Thomas Radcliffe, an accomplished finger-style guitarist, singer and songwriter, will be playing his unique music during this event. His recent CD, “I Believe in Love”, will also be available for purchase, with the proceeds being donated to the shelter.
The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter is operated by Help End Abuse for Life, a local not-for-profit organization. For further information about the free and confidential services of the shelter, please call 378-6378 or toll-free at 1-866-378-6378.
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