Artist Corner
Serving McKinney
Behind the Bowls
Studios, Artists, and Volunteers
How do you get over 1,400 artisan bowls for an event??? We start with our amazing studio partners. Add a multitude of local artists and volunteers and start throwing, glazing, and painting!! contact Artists@emptybowlsmckinney.com or join us at a workshop.
Our studio partners include SPARC, Jump Into Art, Make Expressions, Glaze Ceramic Studios, and Walls of Clay. Together, they provide the foundation and creative energy that bring Empty Bowls McKinney to life each year.
Opportunities for Artists and Supporters
Donate a “5 Pound” bowl or similar for our Auction, Raffle or Collectors Club — these bowls will be juried to determine the best position for each submission.
Additional bowls of all sizes are needed for our Limited Edition Sales booth
• Donate Event Bowls – Cereal bowl size or similar. We need over 1000!
We encourage professional, amateur, and student artists to contribute!!
• Share the event on Social Media!! April 23rd , 2026!!
• Encourage your artistic friends to get involved
• Volunteer at the event – requires advance sign up.
• Host a private bowl painting party with friends!!
contact info@emptybowlsmckinney.com
• Attend a bowl making/painting workshop– dates can be found under tickets
All Bowls Donated Will Become Property Of Empty Bowls McKinney and will be used in the best manner possible to support the fundraising efforts of the event.
Types of Bowls
Artisan Auction/Raffle Bowls
These are larger, professional pieces for the on-line Auction or Raffle. Bowls will be juried to determine which area, Auction, Raffle, or Collectors Club in which they will be featured. All areas are equally important and greatly appreciated.
Collectors Club
Guests have the opportunity to purchase limited tickets to Collectors Club. For $125.00, 65 people have the opportunity to privately view this special collection and select a bowl prior to the start of the event.
Limited Edition Bowls
These are beautifully crafted, typically smaller than the large Artisan bowls that are made available for purchase during the event and priced by a group of knowledgeable artists.
Event Bowls
Event bowls, (smaller soup-sized), the heart of our event, are given to each paid attendee to thank them for their support and as a reminder that many are food insecure in our community.
Save The Dates
ALL finished Auction/Raffle bowls are due no later than March 21st, 2026.
Event bowls and Limited Edition bowls due April 20th
Bowl Preview Party – March 28th at The Cove, 402 N. Tennessee St. McKinney TX, 75069
Arrange bowl drop-off at SPARC Pottery Studio with: artists@emptybowlsmckinney.com
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Drop-off at St. Peter’s Church office, 511 Foote St. McKinney TX. 75068
Mon – Thur 9am – 3pm
Our Impact
Fighting hunger, one handmade bowl at a time
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Registered Non-Profit
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15 Years Strong
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Local Artists & Potters
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Every Ticket = Meals
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Volunteer-Powered