The Hutchinson Art Center will once again fill the community’s hearts—and bowls—during the 2025 Empty Bowls event on Thursday, Oct. 16th, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The event is part of a long-running international project where artists and volunteers create and sell handmade bowls to raise funds for local hunger relief. In Hutchinson, Empty Bowls is a collaborative effort between Hutchinson High School art students and faculty, the Hutchinson Community College Art Department, and the Hutchinson Art Center.
For a $15 donation (or $5 for children under 12), guests will receive a handcrafted ceramic bowl made by local students, along with a bowl of chili prepared by the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy’s culinary class. Tickets will be available at the door, and all proceeds will go directly to the Reno County Food Bank.
Organizers say the event not only supports a vital community need but also highlights the power of art and education in service to others.
Empty Bowls is about bringing people together. It’s a way to show how creativity can make a real difference right here at home.
The Hutchinson event continues a global tradition that began more than three decades ago, emphasizing grassroots efforts to address hunger at the local level. Each handcrafted bowl serves as a reminder of those who struggle with food insecurity and the collective community effort to help.
Attendees are encouraged to come early for the best selection of bowls and to enjoy an evening of food, fellowship, and art—all for a cause that fills more than just empty bowls.