WOCAX Sponsorships

The 3rd and Art Vibez are partnering to launch the first  annual WOCAX (Women of Color Art Expo) at The 3rd at the downtown Columbia lakefront.

We’re bringing together WOC artists from across the DMV to display and sell their work. WOCAX will be an immersive experience for the entire community and will include:

• Panel discussion 

• Live painting

• Activities for kids

• Digital art gallery 

• Artisan vendors  

• Live music

• Artisan vendors

• Local food trucks

Projected attendance: 200+

Sponsoring the first annual WOCAX event supports The 3rd’s mission of building spaces that foster dreams and create community.  This is only possible with the collaboration of our community.   Your generous sponsorship is an investment in an annual event that lifts up WOC art and artists, brings the community together, and celebrates Juneteenth. We believe that sponsoring our first annual WOCAX is an investment in WOC entrepreneurs, an investment in The 3rd and its programs, and overall an investment in the Howard County community. We have several sponsorship opportunities that can provide tickets to our VIP reception, highlights on our social media, newsletters, and at the 3 day event. 

Current Sponsors

First Annual WOCAX Sponsorship Opportunities:

• Power $5000

  • Instagram/Facebook video to share sponsorship

  • Logo in marketing materials

    • Wall 

    • Newsletter

    • Social

  • 5 tickets to VIP reception

  • Signed print from a featured artist 

  • WOCAX swag bag

• Growth $2000

  • Logo in marketing materials

    • Wall 

    • Newsletter

    • Social

  • 5 tickets to VIP reception

  • Signed print from a featured artist 

  • WOCAX swag bag

• Strength $1000

  • Logo in marketing materials

    • Wall 

    • Newsletter

    • Social

  • 5 tickets to VIP reception

  • WOCAX swag bag

• Collaboration $500

  • Logo in marketing materials

    • Online

    • Social

  • 2 tickets to VIP reception

  • WOCAX swag bag

• Community $250

  • Logo on event website

  • 1 ticket

  • WOCAX swag bag

Interested in Sponsoring WOCAX? Great! Here’s what to do next:

• Please fill out this WOCAX Sponsorship Form.

• Now it’s your choice.  If you’d like to pay for your sponsorship online, please use the online payment form on this page.  If you’d like to pay by check please make checks out to The 3rd and mail to 10215 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044.

Schedule overview 

Friday, June 17th- VIP Reception-Time TBD (evening)

• Meet the artists

• Light food and drink

• Live music

• First look at the expo

Saturday, June 18th- Expo Day- OPEN TO ALL

• Panel discussion

• Live painting

• Kids Activities

• Artisan vendors

• Food trucks

• Open gallery

• Digital gallery

Sunday, June 19th- Expo + Juneteenth- OPEN TO ALL

• Open gallery walkthrough all day

• Kids activities

• Vendors

• 2nd Annual Juneteenth Pop Up Cookout

  • We head outside The 3rd and Chef Jamila throws down some cookout food to enjoy out on the lake

• DJ

Please email [email protected] with any questions.