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 of the event, The All District Industrial Arts Student Competition and Showcase – The Big Show, Noozhawk spoke with Leslie Meadowcroft-Schipper, Board Member and Founder, 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 is on Tuesday the 5th of May 2026
Q: What is the mission, goal, and/or theme of this occasion?
A: The purpose of the Big Show is to offer a competition for students enrolled in the CTE Industrial Arts shop classes of the Santa Barbara Unified School District to showcase their accomplishments, know-how, and skill sets.
Q: Have you held this event before?
A: Yes, this is the 9th Annual All District BIG SHOW Student Showcase and Competition
Q: Tell us some more details about your celebration?
A: TRADART Foundation welcomes the public today to come celebrate the CTE teachers, students, the Santa Barbara Contractors Association, individuals, and local business partners who band together to secure the existence of a technical education in the industrial arts in our public education system.
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 event. No tickets are required. This is a family friendly event.
Q: Is this a fundraising affair? If so, how will the funds raised help your organization?
A: Yes. This is an opportunity for the Santa Barbara Community to join TradArt’s work, as we expand the technical programs for two CTE Pathways: The Building and Construction Pathways and the Product Innovation and Design Pathway. Funds are raised at The Big Show event and all year long.
Q: Who is sponsoring your event, and why is their support important?
A: Tradart is the Sponsor of the event and the Santa Barbara Contractors Association is partnering and offering the prizes
Q: Do you work with an Event Planner? If not, who are the key people who make it all happen?
A: The Event Planner is an house program. The Board Members work to put on the Big Show.
Q: Does your organization have any other upcoming events this year?
A: Yes, TradArt has a Social Mixer co-hosted with the Santa Barbara Contractors Association on the 19th of November, 2026. See our website for updates and location.
Q: What are you planning as a post-event follow up?
A: Yes. Tradart Foundation’s Tools for Schools program is the main program that runs all year long and keeps the teachers supplied with materials and tools to keep 7 shops in state of the art shape.
To learn more about The All District Industrial Arts Student Competition and Showcase – 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.