On Friday, February 20th, 2009 at 7:45 AM a two-month long project to raise funds for and awareness of under-resourced cultures without clean drinking water came to a smashing conclusion.
Literally.
The 2009 Empty Bowl project concluded with the bowl being smashed, revealing the total donations for the campaign. In total, $1,151.22 was raised to be given away to Potter's For Peace, an international organization that teaches impoverished cultures how to make their own ceramic water-filtration devices. These funds came from a Silent Auction at the Winter Art Show, a Silent Auction during the Jazz Cafe', and donations from event attenders. Sponsored and led by ceramics staff members Molly O'Brien-Prusa and Kathy Myles, this inaugural event was an overwhelming success. "We far exceeded our first year financial goal." said Department Chairperson Glenn Williams. "Based on the success this year, we anticipate continuing this event and developing it as a part of our Fine Arts program."
For more information about Potters for Peace or DGS Ceramics, contact department chairperson Glenn Williams at 630.795.8681.
