The Art House Hosts ‘Empty Bowls’
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (October 25, 2024) – The fine arts of ceramics, food, and music are merging at The Art House on November 16th for the Empty Bowls Event, raising funds to support EPIC-CURE® and the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. The event is designed to combat the prevalence of food insecurity within our community by raising funds for organizations that work on the front lines and support locals in need. The event will be held on Saturday, November 16th, from 6:30pm to 8pm at The Art House, 3920 A1A South in St. Augustine Beach.
“Being able to host an event that helps organizations that make an impact on local hunger is such an honor,” says Melissa Noeth, owner of The Art House. “It’s important to recognize the reality that people living in your community may be unable to fill their bowls and provide nourishing meals for themselves and their families. I was inspired when I learned about the Empty Bowls project, which is an international movement to assist in alleviating hunger in local communities.”
At the Empty Bowls event, guests will select their own locally-made ceramic bowls. The handmade bowls have been made in-studio by The Art House instructors and two volunteer artists. Guests can then fill their bowls with a tasty meal prepared by two beloved local chefs. Chef Gaston Buschiazzo creates good food and good vibes at his café, Buena Onda, serving up scratch-made vegetarian and vegan dishes. Chef Barry Honan is the culinary force behind Lotus Noodle Bar. This bespoke fine dining establishment channels the simplicity of Japanese cuisine and fuses it with Chef Honan’s Michelin-star fine dining experience. Tickets for the Empty Bowls fundraiser are $65 per person and include a handcrafted bowl, the meal, and one beverage (beer, wine, and nonalcoholic options are available). Tickets may be purchased here. For those who cannot attend but still wish to show their support, donations may be made here. The Art House would like to recognize the local businesses who donated their time and talents to this important cause: Buena Onda, Lotus Noodle Bar, Dog Rose Brewing Co., St Johns Illuminations, Laguna Clay, Tula Rose Floral Design, and musician Jeremy Weinglass.
Since 2018, EPIC-CURE® has worked towards four core goals: eliminating food insecurity, ending food waste, cutting greenhouse gases, and providing cooking classes to Veterans and Title-1 school children. They have rescued and distributed over 24 million pounds of food and provide groceries to approximately 7,700 families monthly. The St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank provides grocery goods to individuals, families, seniors, Veterans, and those with disabilities living with food insecurity. They provide groceries to around 3,000 families and individuals every month.
ABOUT THE ART HOUSE: The Art House offers art classes, workshops, team-building experiences, memberships, open studio, and custom events. Located at 3920 A1A South in St. Augustine Beach, the studio is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. Closed on Mondays. Photos to accompany this release can be found here. For more information, visit www.904arthouse.com and follow along on social media @904ArtHouse for their upcoming holiday workshops.
