Investment Opportunities

Premiere April 9, 2026

Main Street Station | Richmond, Virginia

Sponsorship connects your organization to the public launch of Expanding Freedom, Shockoe Institute’s inaugural exhibit, offering opportunities for visible leadership, meaningful community engagement, and lasting impact through a civic and cultural investment.

Why This Matters

A major public launch in Richmond

Expanding Freedom opens a new chapter in how Richmond tells its story, creating a permanent space for learning and dialogue.

Civic and financial education

Expanding Freedom strengthens civic and financial education, offering a permanent resource for learning and discussion with strong interest from Richmond Public Schools and students across the Commonwealth.

A moment for visible leadership

Sponsors make this work possible and signal a shared commitment to civic learning and cultural stewardship.

Sponsor Benefits

$25,000 Founder $15,000 Builder $10,000 Architect $5,000 Designer
Priority seating 10 seats 6 seats 4 seats 2 seats
Logo on event signage
Recognition on social media
Featured appreciation social post
Branded swag opportunity
Event Recognition
Logo on digital screens at event
Featured company recognition on digital screens at event Up to 1 min
promo video
Up to 1 min
promo video
Static ad
Recognition in event program
Verbal recognition from stage at AM event
Verbal recognition from stage at PM event
Signature Experiences
Access to early reservations for Shockoe Institute Presents events
Acknowledgment as a founding member on the Shockoe Institute website and other public communications
Customizable Shockoe Institute Lab experience (up to 20 people)
Exclusive preview tour of the exhibit

If you have any questions about sponsorship, please reach out to Camden Thomason at info@shockoeinstitute.org

Make the check payable to:

"The Shockoe Foundation" or "Shockoe Foundation"

Prefer to mail a check?

Mail the check to:

Main Street Station

c/o Shockoe Institute

1500 East Main Street

Richmond, VA 23219