Amplify Your Mission at the Third Friday Art Walk!
We love working with community-driven organizations, nonprofits, and local businesses that want to bring something special to the Third Friday Art Walk—beyond vending! Whether you’re interested in hosting an interactive activity, setting up a booth, or organizing a unique experience, we’d love to collaborate with you.
Why Get Involved?
🤝 Connect with the Community – Engage with a diverse audience passionate about art, culture, and local initiatives.
🌟 Showcase Your Mission – Share your organization’s work, cause, or project in a high-visibility, high-energy setting.
🎭 Create Memorable Experiences – Contribute to the event with an activity, exhibition, or performance that enhances the Art Walk’s creative and community-driven atmosphere.
Past Collaborations Include:
🎨 “stART the Conversation” – An art exhibition by Wyandotte Behavioral Health Network
🚲 Bike Activities & Giveaways – Hosted by WyCo Bike-O
🗳 Dance the Vote – A voter engagement event by Voter Rights Network
🎤 Community Karaoke – Presented by WyCo Mutual Aid
🎈 Kids Playground & Zone – Sponsored by The Family Conservancy!
Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life!
If you have an idea that fits the spirit of the Third Friday Art Walk, let’s make it happen together. Reach out to us at thirdfridayartwalk@chwckck.org to explore collaboration opportunities.
NONPROFIT & LOCAL BUSINESS FAQ
Check out our FAQ page for more questions and details about the event!
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We welcome local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations that align with CHWC’s mission and community focus. This includes nonprofits, local clubs, service providers, retailers, and businesses that are creative or community-oriented.
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Yes! You may sell products or services at your booth as long as they align with the event’s guidelines.
All products sold must meet our criteria of being thoughtfully crafted, handmade, original, and small-batch. We do not permit the sale of mass-produced, commercially made, or resold items. Any booth selling products or services that do not meet these criteria will not be accepted.
Additionally, all vendors selling products must obtain a Street Vendor License from the Unified Government (UG). For assistance, please contact Laura Wilt at llwilt@wycokck.org.
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All nonprofit and business booths are required to offer a creative and/or interactive element to engage attendees. As a community art festival, our goal is to create a vibrant and immersive experience where every booth contributes to the overall energy and engagement of the event. Interactive elements help foster connections, encourage participation, and align with the festival’s mission.
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Yes! We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities that provide enhanced visibility and marketing benefits. Sponsorships include prominent booth placement, branding in event materials, on-site recognition, and more.
For details on available sponsorship packages, please visit our “Get Involved” page and select Sponsorships.
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We encourage creative and engaging activities that allow attendees to connect with your booth. Some ideas include:
Live demonstrations (e.g., art creation, product making)
Hands-on experiences (e.g., DIY crafts, interactive displays)
Giveaways or contests (e.g., raffles, free samples)
Mini workshops or tutorials (e.g., short creative sessions)
We recommend that your activity connects and ties back to your mission or core values. Overall, it should provide meaningful engagement and align with your purpose. These activities should also create a positive, inclusive experience for attendees, encouraging connection and creativity within the community.
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There are several ways your business or organization can collaborate with the festival, including:
Sponsorship opportunities
Cross-promotion on social media
Hosting workshops or demonstrations
Partnering for special events during the Art Walk
If you're interested in discussing potential collaboration opportunities, please contact the event organizers at thirdfridayartwalk@chwckck.org.
