The Imagine/RENDER Group strives to create positive and lasting social change through the arts, education and projects that build community.

Imagine/RENDER’s mission is based on the understanding that creativity involves both the imagination and the ability to make the imagined come to life.

Our philosophy is that learning occurs throughout life and in all situations. All our activities are geared to promote the objectives of a just and healthy society.

In 1990 a high school art teacher in Michigan helped his students solve a problem. They were searching for a way to raise funds toGirl with bowl photo support a food drive. What evolved was a class project to make ceramic bowls for a fund raising meal. Guests were served a simple meal of soup and bread, and were invited to keep the bowl as a reminder of hunger in the world.

By the following year the originators had developed this concept into Empty Bowls, Bowl Photo a project to provide support for food banks, soup kitchens, and other organizations that fight hunger. The Imagine /RENDER Group,a 501(c)3 organization, was created to promote the project. Since then Empty Bowls events have been held throughout the world, and millions of dollars have been raised to combat hunger.