Our Speakers Bureau, EnRICHment Opportunities, brings humanities programs to public audiences throughout Rhode Island. Ideal for public libraries, historical societies, and community centers, the programs offered through EnRICHment Opportunities include lectures, discussions, performances, workshops, and slide presentations on a wide range of humanities topics focused on Rhode Island history and culture. With titles such as Orchards in the Ocean State, Quakers & Slavery in Colonial Rhode Island, and Faith, Family, & Freedom: Lives of Early Jews in Colonial Rhode Island, there is something for everyone.

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Guidelines for Booking Speakers

• Presentations are available to non-profit groups for a $100 co-payment (checks made out to the RI Council for the Humanities). Payment must be received at least two weeks prior to scheduled events. The Council directly reimburses the speakers for their honorarium fee. RICH asks that all host organizations provide free admission to audience members.
• To request presentations or discuss ideas for combining multiple presentations, contact the RICH Program Director, Risa Gilpin, at (401) 273-2250 or email her at risa@rihumanities.org. Because our ability to fulfill requests is subject to the availability of speakers, please attempt to offer more than one scheduling option. Allot at least one hour for presentations. Please initiate your request at least six weeks before your first target date.
• For most presentations, we ask that you attract an audience of at least twenty people. Smaller groups are appropriate for some workshops and discussions. RICH reserves the right to limit the size of audiences or alter the fee structure for very large audiences.
• We require that host organizations acknowledge RICH support in all publicity and at the beginning of each presentation. We will provide you with an appropriate statement of support and other promotional materials.
• Event coordinators should complete evaluation forms and compile the results of the Audience Survey within two weeks of presentations, and return those forms to Risa Gilpin, RI Council for the Humanities, 385 Westminster St., Suite 2, Providence, RI 02903.

Also

The Rhode Island Legacy program
The Rhode Island Legacy program is a drama and discussion series.