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Empty Bowls NELA Event

Empty Bowls benefits the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana's hunger relief programs.

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Description

Empty Bowls is a unique fundraising event where artists come together to craft and donate hundreds of bowls to raise funds for our neighbors struggling with hunger. With the price of an event ticket, guests can choose a beautiful bowl to take home as a reminder of all of the empty bowls in our community. They will also enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, live music, art and more! All proceeds from the event benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana. *Artists needed! Donations of bowls and other art are needed for this annual fundraiser. Contact Sarah at 318-322-3567 if you'd like to participate. In Northeast Louisiana, over 69,000 people are food insecure, and over 23,000 of those are children. The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana is the largest hunger-relief organization in the region, providing the equivalent of 8 million meals annually to those facing hunger in 12 parishes. This impact is made possible through the generosity of our supporters, volunteers, food donors and community distribution partners. Our Vision: a strong, caring community that ensures no one in Northeast Louisiana goes hungry.

Organization Type

Arts Nonprofit

Location

71203

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LOCATION

4600 Central Avenue, Monroe, LA, 71203

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunity

Call for Entries: Empty Bowls Poster Contest

Call to Artists
Entry Guidelines: ● The contest is open to artists of any age - students through adult – Must be residents of the United States. ● Entries must contain original artwork. ● The artwork needs to be created in a square design, in the following size: 11” x 11". ● All entries should include the following text: “Empty Bowls”. A graphic artist will later overlay date, time and location information. ● Participants should submit their unique interpretation of Empty Bowls – A Serving of Food, Art and Music. Artwork can be an original painting, drawing, photo, digital illustration or screen print. No AI generated designs will be accepted. Prize: ● First Place: $100 Submission Deadline: February 27th, 2026 Entry Submission: ● Entries can be submitted electronically (preferred) to shoffman@fbnela.org or original artwork can be dropped off to the Food Bank offices (4600 Central Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203). ● Resolution / File Format - Artwork should be a minimum of 300DPI and in .JPG,.TIFF or .PDF format. ● Include full name of artist, email address, phone number, and school / organization (if applicable) Questions? Call Sarah at 318-322-3567 About Empty Bowls Empty Bowls is a unique fundraising event where artists come together to craft and donate hundreds of bowls to be sold as part of this special event. With the price of an event ticket, guests can choose a beautiful bowl to take home as a reminder of all of the empty bowls in our community. A tasting of signature dishes from multiple local restaurants will be served, accompanied by music, activities and a silent auction. Ticket sales support the fight against hunger through the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana. For tickets or more information, visit www.EmptyBowlsNELA.com
Fee to Apply
$0
Financial Award
$100
Deadline
January 28, 2026
Scope
United States