Jessica Balfour and Megan Pociengel make ceramic bowls in the clay studio at Saint Catherine University as part of the Empty Bowls exhibit and soup social on November 6-12. Photo by Brad Stauffer
Saint Kate’s annual Empty Bowls Project has more than fulfilled its mission. The charitable effort was founded in 2010 by Monica Rudquist, associate professor of ceramics and sculpture at Saint Catherine University. As of 2023, it has led to the creation of more than 5,000 bowls at 100-plus events for students and the surrounding community.