Bringing people together through events that celebrate community, positivity, and connection. From writing and storytelling to working independently or collaborating with an organization to carefully curate experiences, I design gatherings that feel welcoming, uplifting, and unforgettable.
Demetria Harris
Petersburg Arts Council
Programming Subcommittee
Lead Coordinator, Friday for the Arts!
Entrepreneur/Public Speaker/Poet/Community Organizer
Demetria is a passionate poet, community organizer, events coordinator, and writer. With a deep commitment to fostering connections, she brings people together through creative expression and meaningful dialogue. Demetria’s poetry often reflects issues of social justice, nature, history, and personal experience, resonating with audiences and sparking conversations.
As a community organizer, Demetria works tirelessly to empower voices and build inclusive spaces, ensuring that everyone has a platform to share their stories. In her role as an events coordinator, she curates vibrant gatherings that celebrate art, culture, and collaboration.
Through Demetria’s writing, she seeks to inspire and connect, weaving together narratives that highlight the beauty and complexity of human experience. Demetria believes in the transformative power of art and she continues to dedicate her efforts to nurturing creativity and connection in her community.
Demetria is a multi award winning, dedicated professional with more than 20 years of experience in the event and client care industry. Demetria works closely with clients to understand their unique needs and create a customized plan that exceeds their expectations. From event planners to simply providing support and filling gaps in planning Demetria has the skills to bring any vision to life.
Demetria Harris is your trusted partner in event production. Providing a comprehensive range of event production services, Demetria has years of experience in the client care and is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that exceed your expectations. Whether you're planning a small gathering or a large-scale event, Demetria has the expertise to make it a success.
Ready to start planning your event? Contact us today to schedule a consultation. Demetria will work with you to create a customized plan that meets your unique needs and budget.
Lonnie Liston Smith reprises his original recording "A Garden of Peace" with a new uptempo version assisted by spoken word artist Demetria Harris, his great nephew 18 year old Christian Bolar on Electric Piano, his 20 year old great niece, Cameron Smith on acoustic guitar, Devin Jenkins, a 15 year old drummer and Produced by Hip Hop Icon Bill McGee who recorded on the original hip hop hits by Grandmaster Flash (Freedom) and The SugarHill Gang (Apache). Inspired by Hip Hop Historian and author Jay Quan (Rock The Bells) after he interviewed Lonnie Liston Smith. In the interview the legendary Mr. Smith shared what he thought "A Garden of Peace" would sound like today. So here you have "A Garden of Peace 2025" on Cosmic Echoes Music - Universal Publishing. Produced, Engineered and Mastered by Bill McGee for the 804 Music Group
-Jay Quan (Rock the Bells)
A new jazz poetry album for children that celebrates with rhythmic drum circles that pay homage to the origins of all music throughout the diaspora, and classical jazz adorned with delightful spoken word poetry. Featuring Grammy Award nominee, James “Saxsmo” Gates and many others of the RVA Jazz Collective & produced by Gold Record earning producer, Bill McGee II. The album ends with a call for world peace with an uptempo version of jazz legend, Lonnie Liston Smith’s, “Garden of Peace,” performed by Lonnie Liston Smith featuring spoken word artist, Demetria Harris.
When the added touch needed for your event is spoken word poetry or a motivational speech, a collaboration with Demetria could be just what is needed.
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