Tate High Hosting Souper Bowl And Student Gallery Night

November 29, 2017

The Tate High School Art Department is hosting their third annual “Souper Bowl” this Friday from 5-7 p.m. in the Art building, in conjunction with Student Gallery Night.

Students have been working hard on handmade ceramic bowls and other arts and crafts to sell at this event. All the proceeds will go towards Tate’s ceramics program, with a portion of the profits going to benefit Sean’s Outpost, a local homeless outreach.

Student artists will also be selling a variety of artwork including photography, paintings, jewelry and more. Organizers said this is a great opportunity to get some unique holiday gifts. In addition, the first 25 people who bring a non-perishable food item or a pair of new socks to donate to Sean’s Outpost will also receive a free ceramic ornament.

“We find ourselves working harder each year to raise funds to pay for our materials — clay, glaze, tools and equipment. Aggie Artists accomplish a lot on a limited budget,” said Tate teacher Jennifer Rodriguez. “With a little more we could give our students more experiences, update ancient equipment and create bigger pieces of art with higher quality materials. By supporting our Souper Bowl you will contribute to students sculpting their ideas into clay, throwing bowls on the potter’s wheel and more, as well as helping our area homeless.”

During the event, there will be music, art, food and fun for all ages. The cost is $10 to purchase a handmade bowl plus food and drink, or $5 to purchase just food and drink. For more information, contact Jennifer Rodriguez a (850) 937-2300 ext. 601 or email jrodriguez1@escambia.k12.fl.us.

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4 Responses to “Tate High Hosting Souper Bowl And Student Gallery Night”

  1. My2Cents on November 29th, 2017 1:20 pm

    I already see a bowl I want!

  2. Jennifer Rodriguez on November 29th, 2017 9:12 am

    Thank you, William, for spreading the word! We hope to have a good turn out, as the proceeds will help fund our ceramics program at Tate, which currently has close to 180 students! We also hope to be able to donate a good portion of the proceeds to Sean’s Outpost along with non-perishable foods and warm socks to help the homeless. Just to elaborate a little, we’ll have a good variety of soups, including chicken noodle, sausage & kale, white chicken chili, traditional beef chili, Tuscan white bean, chicken tortilla and taco soup, along with corn bread, sourdough bread, chips, crackers, etc. Students artists will be selling a variety of artwork, baked goods, homemade soaps & bath bombs and Christmas ornaments.

  3. Jennifer Rodriguez on November 29th, 2017 9:04 am

    Anne, good point. When you come into the front entrance of Tate (from Tate School Road), the Art Building is on your left, right next to the large red horse statue. We will have directional signs and a banner to point you to the building as well. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me personally at 937-2300 ext 601 or jrodriguez1@escambia.k12.fl.us. Thanks, and we hope to see you there!

    Jennifer Rodriguez, Ceramics instructor

  4. anne 1of2 on November 29th, 2017 6:57 am

    Just a hint on where the Art Building is would help those of us who have had to go to Tate for a few reasons and spent 15 minutes trying to figure out which bldg is which.
    The school and parking lots are confusing if one has never been a part of the school.

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