The yearly symposium is a place for professors, artists, charities and students to share their thoughts on the Santa Barbara arts education state. This event allows for better programs in the future, according to Kenny Slaught. Other projects include gathering instruments for students who need them, funding for art students and grants to the programs that use Santa Barbara Bowl’s resources. The organization sponsors a program for children at Cottage Hospital and many in-school and after-school initiatives. These programs are mostly created for those living nearby the events at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Furthermore, the Notes for Notes project offers free music classes and instruments to students. All the programs are managed by a large team of volunteers.