Santa Barbara County is blessed with a diversity of vital nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health, well-being, growth, civic leadership and compassion of our community.
Charitable giving and philanthropy are part of our identity, which is why Noozhawk is proud to support the nonprofit community through sponsoring local community organizations and events.
To showcase our support as a sponsor of the event, The BIG SHOW, Noozhawk spoke with Leslie Meadowcroft Schipper, board member at Tradart Foundation to learn more about their event.
TRADART Foundation
Question: What is the name and date of your event?
Answer: The BIG SHOW – The Annual All District Industrial Arts Woodworking Competition and Woodworking Show
Q: What is the mission, goal, and/or theme of this occasion?
A: The purpose of this annual event is to provide a space for students to show, and enter their woodworking projects at a competitive level alongside fellow students of the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Q: Have you held this event before?
A: Yes, this is the eighth year
Q: Tell us some more details about your celebration?
A: This event is taking place on May 8, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:00 pm. This is a free one day event and all public is welcome. Refreshments will also be provided. The Santa Barbara Contractors Association will be awarding the prizes this year at 6:30 pm.
Q: How do people get involved with your event? (volunteer, attend, etc.) – If your event includes ticket sales, please note the price and include a link to purchase tickets.
A: This is a free family friendly event and all public is welcome!
Q: Who is sponsoring your event, and why is their support important?
A: The Santa Barbara Contractors Association.
Q: Do you work with an Event Planner? If not, who are the key people who make it all happen?
A: Susan Salcido, The Santa Barbara County Education Office, DD Ford Construction, Gordon Fiano Framers, Frank Schipper Construction Co, Hayward Lumber, Buena Tool, TradArt Foundation and many volunteers.
Q: Does your organization have any other upcoming events this year?
A: No we do not.
Q: What are you planning as a post-event follow up?
A: We are planning to implement TradArt’s Tools for Schools Program with daily oversight and follow-ups for each teacher in every SBUSD woodshop class.
To learn more about The TRADART Foundation’s The BIG SHOW click here.
If you would like to apply for Noozhawk’s 50/50 Match Sponsorship Program for your upcoming nonprofit event please click HERE to view our sponsorship application. The deadline for consideration is 30-45 days prior to the event. You can also contact our sales team at sales@noozhawk.com.