Tickets Flying for Galesburg’s Great Bowls of Soup – Only ~80 Left
Tuesday Cetin, Executive Director of the Galesburg Community Arts Center. (WGIL)
Tuesday Çetin, Executive Director of the Galesburg Community Arts Center, joins Galesburg’s Morning News to preview the 17th annual Great, Great, GREAT Bowls of Soup fundraiser—back in full in-person glory on Thursday, November 13th! 🎨🍲
After years of to-go and hybrid formats, this beloved tradition returns with soup tastings across three floors, charcuterie, desserts from nearly 10 local restaurants, live music, a silent auction, and the ultimate treasure hunt for your perfect handmade bowl (over 200 unique pieces from 25+ artists).
Hear why the bowls are the true stars, the “bowl bouncers” enforcing the no-holding rule, and why tickets are limited to just 200 ($50 general, $65 early access at 4:30 PM). With only ~80 left, they’re going FAST.
This critical fundraiser powers 160+ free and low-cost programs—like Kids Month, First Fridays, exhibitions, and partnerships with the NAACP and Great Galesburg Balloon Races—keeping arts accessible for kids, adults, and seniors. Less than 3% state funding, zero local taxes… your support makes it happen!
Plus:
- New Katherine Knott Memorial Scholarship for clay/wheel-throwing students
- $250 Arts in the Classroom Award for teachers
- GCAC updates: Jenny Chi exhibit (thru Nov 15), Merry Market (opens Nov 22), renovations, future kitchen + music studio
🎟️ Tickets: https://galesburgarts.org (or call the Arts Center)
⏰ Thursday, Nov 13 | Early 4:30 PM | General 5-7:30 PM
🎶 Larry Lucas (1st floor) + Sullivan’s Daughter w/ Erin Glasnovich (3rd floor)
🍷 Cash bar | Soup-themed exhibition | Three-floor party!
Full event map & restaurant lineup drops soon on socials. Grab tickets before they’re gone and support Galesburg arts! Who’s ready for the best bowl ever? 🍲
Watch the full interview here:
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Tuesday Cetin, Executive Director of the Galesburg Community Arts Center. (WGIL)