Empty Bowls
The Blue Mountains Clay Collective is a non-profit community group based in the Greater Blue Mountains.
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls Blue Mountains: A Community-Driven Initiative Fighting Food Insecurity
The Empty Bowls Blue Mountains initiative is a grassroots community project spearheaded by the Blue Mountains Clay Collective, a group of passionate local ceramicists dedicated to using their craft for social good. Rooted in the international Empty Bowls movement, which began in the early 1990s, this local iteration brings together artists, businesses, and community members to support food security programs in the Blue Mountains region.
2025
Join the Empty Bowls Blue Mountains 2025 Initiative – Make a Difference!
Art, community, and compassion come together once again for Empty Bowls Blue Mountains 2025, a powerful initiative using handmade ceramics to fight food insecurity. Hosted by the Blue Mountains Clay Collective, this annual event raises crucial funds to support local food relief services—one bowl, one meal, and one act of kindness at a time.
How You Can Help:
- Volunteer Your Time – Help us bring this event to life by lending a hand on the day or behind the scenes.
- Pledge a Bowl – Are you a potter? Donate a handcrafted bowl to support the cause.
- Donate Prizes or Auction Items – Businesses and individuals can contribute items to help raise additional funds.
- Donate to the Cause – Every dollar makes a difference in supporting local food relief programs.
- Buy Your Ticket Here – Join us on event day, select a beautiful handmade bowl, enjoy a delicious soup, and be part of a movement that transforms lives.
Together, we can fill empty bowls and hearts with hope. Be part of the solution in 2025!
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Donated Bowls
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Auction Gallery
Volunteer Your Time
Volunteer your time to make sure the event runs smoothly. You can help before, during or after the event. The areas where we need help include but are not limited to: collecting donated bowls, setting up the day before, selling raffle tickets, meeting and greeting customers, refilling bowl display as required, assisting customers set up auction app on their phones, packing up and cleaning up after the event.
Pledge a Bowl
Are you a potter? Create and donate handcrafted bowls to support the cause. (350 - 500ml size)
Donate Prizes or Auction Items
Individuals and businesses can help to raise additional funds by donating raffle prizes and/or items to be auctioned on the day.
Donate to the Cause
Every dollar makes a difference in supporting Junction 142. You can donate via the auction app or by making a direct deposit to the collective.