Empty Bowls Fundraiser for MICA Food Bank

​      The annual Grinnell Arts Center Empty Bowls Fundraiser for MICA (Mid Iowa Community Action) Food Bank is currently underway. Pictured, from left, Jane Mertenz, Rita Mertenz and Cecilia Knight with the Grinnell Area Arts Council Open Studio showcase some of the ceramic items they and other local artists created at the Stew Markerspace during the Jingle Bell Holiday on Nov. 19. Ceramic bowls are being sold for $20 each with the proceeds going to the food bank. The bowls are available at the Grinnell Arts Center, 926 Broad St., through Dec. 18. Days and hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, noon – 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information visit www.grinnellarts.org