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278 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Port Hueneme, CA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 34 miles from Santa Barbara
  • Contact for rates

Text (805) 395-9966 and Once we set up a payment then we will decide on zoom face time or Instagram, face book chats what ever is best

  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 65 miles from Santa Barbara
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More than an entertainer, more than a public speaker, more than an educator, I provide a fun show performing and discussing music from the Broadway musical...

  • Reseda, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 68 miles from Santa Barbara
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Erin Manning is a photography expert from Los Angeles, CA, known for her clear, friendly teaching style. In addition to hosting "The Whole Picture" on DIY...

  • Van Nuys, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 73 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $400 and up

In my book, The One That Got Away, I tell the raw and unfiltered truth about life's challenges. I'm here to show your audience that their past doesn't define...
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Nathaniel Segal

4.85 (20)
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35 Verified bookings

  • North Hollywood, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 77 miles from Santa Barbara
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Lance D. said “I hired Nathaniel to preform at my wifes 50th birthday party and he didn't disappoint! First of all, he was very responsive to all my questions and even answered my phone calls! When planning a big... ”

  • North Hollywood, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 77 miles from Santa Barbara
  • Contact for rates

Lindsay Marie Morris is a novelist, journalist, and engaging speaker who brings history, storytelling, and cultural insight to life. She offers book talks,...

  • Marina Del Rey, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 77 miles from Santa Barbara
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I am a value based award-winning producer, author and peace coach. My most recent book is "Let's Be Peace: 20 Unique Paths to Healing Yourself and Spreading...

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 78 miles from Santa Barbara
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A one man multi media show which spans my 35 plus years in show business as a writer/actor/producer on hundreds of tv shows ranging from laverne&shirley......

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 78 miles from Santa Barbara
  • Contact for rates

An Evening to Remember With Priscilla Presley- Ms. Presley shares her insight and explains how she started Graceland. She also recalls special memories about...

Johnny Ferretti

4.81 (37)
53 Verified bookings

  • Tujunga, CA
  • Opera Singer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 80 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $400 and up

Rhonin F. said “Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Johnny arrived early to make sure everything would work properly and was a spectacular performance in every way. Could not recommend booking him more! ”
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Mary Gallagher

5.0 (1)
4 Verified bookings

  • Burbank, CA
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 81 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $200 and up

Lily D. said “I cannot thank our MC enough for the incredible job she did at my daughter’s quinceañera! She was everything we hoped for and more—professional, humble, helpful, and absolutely hilarious. She kept the... ”

  • Burbank, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 81 miles from Santa Barbara
  • Contact for rates

Mecca S. said “I really enjoyed my studio session working with Joi. From the moment I walked in to the time I left I had her full attention. She was very informative about the process and what was being done... ”

  • Burbank, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 81 miles from Santa Barbara
  • Contact for rates

And preaching and teaching the word of God through my life story and experiences I wrote a book and published it with TBN it’s titled amen savage a story from a...

  • El Segundo, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 81 miles from Santa Barbara
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Morris Brown, esteemed author, accomplished artist and revered UCLA educator, is set to captivate readers worldwide with his sensational new book series “Hang’n...

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

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In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 214 quotes to event planners.

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Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #271 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 675 Arts/Entertainment Speaker reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

About booking Arts and Entertainment Speakers

In a world where many people use E! and People Magazine as their primary news source, entertainment seems to be the best way to get through to the masses. With that in mind, hiring a speaker that specializes in the various aspects of art and entertainment is a great way to ensure your audience becomes (and stays) engaged and interested. From authors and journalists to actors and models, these arts/entertainment speakers have the background and knowledge needed to provide speeches that will both entertain and inform the attendees of your class, seminar, convention, or special event.

An insightful and articulate speaker at an event can help individuals, groups, and classrooms achieve their potential through a dynamic and insightful speech, seminar, or consulting session. Arts/Entertainment speakers on GigSalad have a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Some have worked in film or theater, both on stage and behind. Others are best-selling authors or experienced journalists. Find and hire the perfect Arts/Entertainment Speaker for your corporate event, seminar, classroom, or convention.

When booking an Arts/Entertainment speaker, be sure you have your event details (date, time, location, topic, etc.) and budget lined up before you contact the speaker. Once you contact them, discuss their subject material and ask if they have any videos of previous speeches. You should also read reviews about them and get references. Talk to people who have hired them before or seen them speak. Next up, you should book well in advance. Some speakers are booked months or years in advance. However, in some situations you might be able to book less than 60 days in advance. Lastly, pay attention to detail in the contract. What are the traveling expenses? If the traveling expenses are too expensive, consider partnering with another organization to host the same speaker during the same time frame.