Empty Bowls Fundraiser
EMPTY BOWLS 2026...
We are proud to once again be a title sponsor and partner of the 2026 Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit the OUR Center. Empty Bowls is their biggest fundraiser and proceeds directly benefit their community cafe which provides over 65,000 meals a year to people right here in our community.
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​​HOW IT WORKS:
YOU paint an "Empty Bowl" at our studio for a flat $20+tax fee. "Empty Bowls" are donated directly to the OUR Center and will be the focal point of the BIG event in March. Bowl-painting season will begin January 2nd, 2025. The LAST day to paint a bowl for donation is Thursday, February 26th, 2026. You can walk-in to our studio any time to paint a bowl for donation. Reservations are only taken for groups of 8 or more (space is limited). Book your 2026 party today!​
THE BIG EMPTY BOWLS EVENT:
SATURDAY, MARCH 14th, 2026
LONGMONT HIGH SCHOOL
10:30am to 1pm.
Tickets for the 2026 event will be available in January for purchase at Crackpots' studio (in-person) or via the OUR Center.​
2025 Results
Empty Bowls Success!
In 2025, EMPTY BOWLS netted a record amount of over $60,000 for the OUR Center's Community Café/Hot Meal Program. The OUR Center anticipates serving 65,000 meals in 2025, so this fundraiser is a crucial part of making that possible! Thank you to our wonderful community for your support and creativity!
More About Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Saturday, March 14th 2026
Doors open at 10:30am; Lunch is served 11am to 1pm
Location: Longmont High School
Tickets are $25 ($30 at the door, if available.)
Each ticket includes your choice of a ceramic bowl to take home as a reminder of those who face hunger every day. At the event, you get to select two soups from our generous food donors to enjoy with family and friends. A silent auction preview will take place at the event; bidding will take place online after the event so more can participate.
Tickets will be available at Crackpots' studio or online via the OUR Center in January.
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Longmont's Empty Bowls fundraiser is unique in the way the entire community participates in the making of the bowls. From January 2nd through February 26th, Crackpots waives the Studio Fee and discounts the bowl cost for anyone who wishes to donate a bowl to the OUR Center. The cost of the "official" donation bowl is $20. These bowls are taken directly to the OUR Center and become the focal point of the big event in March. Over the years, people have made Empty Bowl painting a tradition and enjoy including friends and family in this fun and worthwhile activity. Crackpots is dedicated to helping the OUR Center get the word out about all the amazing things they do in our community during this time and throughout the year. We are proud that we were able to help the Empty Bowls fundraiser survive through the pandemic (when the OUR Center needed it most) by pivoting in many creative ways to ensure funds were raised for this worthy cause. We're so proud that Empty Bowls has survived and flourishes as their biggest and most important fundraiser. We couldn't do it without YOU, the surrounding community full of wonderful artistes! ​
SPONSORSHIPS... To become a cash sponsor, call the OUR Center at 303-772-5529 or email info@ourcenter.org
