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Rates & Policies

Simple Rates
  • In-Person Multimedia Lecture:

    •  $150 flat fee for each 60–90-minute session (Includes illustrated slides and on-site setup)

    •   $200 flat fee for 120-minute sessions (Includes illustrated slides and on-site setup)

  • Virtual (Zoom):  $100 per hour

Payment:

Cash, check, ACH, or Zelle accepted. Payment due within 30 days of the lecture.

How Booking Works

       Submit a request to randa@sarasota-academy.com with

  • Organization/Community name

  • Contact name, email, phone

  • Three preferred date/time options

  • Address and location of in-person class

  • Preferred length (60, 90, or 120 minutes)

  • Expected attendance number

  • AV availability (screen/projector, Wi-Fi, microphone, see below)

  • Accessibility notes (if special needs required)

          Receive confirmation by email, with an invoice

          On the day, I will arrive 30 minutes early for setup and tech check

Policies
  • Rescheduling: 72-hour notice required

  • Travel: No fee within 30 miles of Sarasota–Venice; modest mileage beyond

  • Accessibility: Visual/hearing needs accommodated (large-type slides, pacing, captions on Zoom)

AV & Room Checklist
  • Large screen or projector (HDMI or USB connection)

  • Computer with Reliable Wi-Fi for slide show (I can login to Google Slides via onsite computer, or bring a thumb drive with PowerPoint Slide Show). If you need me to bring my laptop, that can be arranged.

  • Microphone provided for rooms of 40+ attendees

  • Seating with clear sightlines; dimmable lights preferred

 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss scheduling or program details, please feel free to contact me directly at 206-450-7371.

Sincerely,

Dr. Randa Privett

Information for Booking

Cultural Enrichment for Engaged Communities.

The Sarasota Academy of Cultural Studies offers fast, reliable booking for Modern History, Art History, and Armchair Travel lectures, designed especially for adult and continuing learners in-person in the Sarasota–Lakewood Ranch–Venice area, and beyond. 

Quick Facts

  • Topics: Modern History • Art History (lives of artists) • Armchair Travel

  • Length: 60-120 minutes (90 preferred for deeper engagement)

  • Formats: In-person, multimedia with slides.

  • Service Area: Sarasota– Lakewood Ranch–Venice, FL, and via Zoom

What your group will get

  • Engaging, media-rich presentations tailored to adult learners

  • Clear learning takeaways plus time for Q&A

  • Optional flyer copy to share with your residents in newsletters or emails

  • Friendly tech check and on-time delivery

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