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278 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 6 miles from Santa Monica
  • Contact for rates

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
  • 6 miles from Santa Monica
  • 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...

  • Inglewood, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Santa Monica
  • Contact for rates

Bridgette Lewis is a powerhouse entrepreneur, transformational speaker, and coach with a passion for helping women reclaim their brilliance and build lives of...

  • Marina Del Rey, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 4 miles from Santa Monica
  • Contact for rates

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...

  • El Segundo, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 8 miles from Santa Monica
  • Contact for rates

Morris Brown, esteemed author, accomplished artist and revered UCLA educator, is set to captivate readers worldwide with his sensational new book series “Hang’n...

  • Inglewood, CA
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Santa Monica
  • $500 on up

I have been doing Stand-Up Comedy for over 25years. I also can host, open up for musical groups and of course Headline. I also book comedians I have access to...

  • Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Santa Monica
  • $2500 and up

20 Years in Entertainment + Music + Tech + Industry Expert + Speaker + Mentor Inspirational, Productivity, Expert in thriving in chaotic and unpredictable...

  • Van Nuys, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Santa Monica
  • $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...

  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Santa Monica
  • Contact for rates

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
  • 13 miles from Santa Monica
  • Contact for rates

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...
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Nathaniel Segal

4.85 (20)
Top Performer
35 Verified bookings

  • North Hollywood, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Santa Monica
  • Contact for rates

Saul C. said “Nathaniel was an absolute pleasure to work with - so glad I found him! From the initial communication, through to arriving early at the venue, and being so engaging and with our meeting attendees. Was... ”

  • North Hollywood, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Santa Monica
  • 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,...
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Partners in Shine Music

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 14 miles from Santa Monica
  • Contact for rates

Naomi S. said “Last minute I got in contact with Oya for my father funeral service, and she was available and sang so so beautifully for my father’s service and blessed everyone in attendance. I highly highly... ”
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 14 miles from Santa Monica
  • Contact for rates

Ken N. said “Oya was asked to come give a brief inspirational message at our first Gospel Brunch and she delivered. Highly recommend. ”
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Ian Michael Scheller

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
33 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 14 miles from Santa Monica
  • $450.00 and up

Larry F. said “We JUST LOVED his performance. He got everyone envolved. ”

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219 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 219 quotes to event planners.

269th most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #269 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.