Art for Hunger
Empty Bowls is a national fundraising event that is specifically designed to benefit hunger relief organizations. Event attendees will receive a simple meal of soup and bread to remind them of those who struggle with hunger in our community. Additionally, participants will choose a handcrafted bowl that has been donated by local students and artists as a memento of the event. A silent auction of professional art, kid’s activities, and access to all Art Center exhibitions will also be available.

Admission for the event is $15. Family tickets are also available for $35.

Pre-purchase ticket sales are now closed.

All proceeds of Empty Bowls will benefit Channel One Food Bank and Food Shelf to support the mission “to help feed people in need”. For more information call 507-424-1721.

The Rochester Art Center is located in downtown Rochester next to the Mayo Civic Center at 40 Civic Center Drive. Click here for Mapquest Directions to the Rochester Art Center.

2007 Sponsors

Corporate sponsorship makes this event possible. Sponsors for Empty Bowls 2007 are listed below.

Presenting

• Eastwood Bank

Platinum

• Charter Communications

Gold

• Color Me Mine
• Davies Printing
• KROC AM/FM & Y105
• Magic Media
• Minnesota Energy Resources
• Rochester Athletic Club
• Think Mutual Bank

Silver

• Action Graphic Design
• C.O. Brown Agency, Inc.
• Custom Communications
• DataSmart Computers
• Dunlap & Seeger, P.A.
• Sargent's Gardens

Table

• Community Connection Media, a division of Schmidt Printing
• Edina Realty
• Merrill Lynch
• Olmsted Medical Center
• RSM McGladrey, Inc.
• RJY Development, Inc.
• UBS Financial Services, Van Straaten Wealth Management Group
• Winona State University, Rochester Campus

2006 Empty Bowls event photos:

Thank you to Lisa Loucks Christenson for donating her time to photograph our event! See more of Lisa's work by visiting her website at www.lisalouckschristenson.net.