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277 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Pomona, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 4 miles from Diamond Bar
  • $150-$600

I teach creative writing and would love to host a writing event at your campus or next corporate event! My words have been featured in many online and print...
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Anaheim, CA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Diamond Bar
  • Contact for rates

Betsi B. said “Oya was spot on for our business women's event speaking on Negotiation skills and with at our request linking to Biblical principals. She received excellent evals from all of our participants. ... ”
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Anaheim, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Diamond Bar
  • $3,000-15,000

John F. said “Jeff did an excellent job of entertaining our donors and inspiring them at the same time. Our fundraising event went great and those present commented on how much they enjoyed his presentation. He... ”
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Magic Makers Entertainment

4.78 (17)
Top Performer
49 Verified bookings

  • Orange, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Diamond Bar
  • $400-$3000 depending on event specifications.

Kim said “Richard was wonderful to work with. Our group loved Richard's magic. He was so engaging and entertaining and our group was stumped by his magic tricks. Especially entertaining was his final trick for... ”

  • Cerritos, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 19 miles from Diamond Bar
  • Contact for rates

Motivational writer/producer/actor/speaker offers Media and Self-Esteem Seminars on the positive influences of family-oriented movies, films and anything...
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Keith Michael Ashton

4.47 (4)
2 Verified bookings

  • Pasadena, CA
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 21 miles from Diamond Bar
  • $200-4000

Ramon B. said “I hired Keith Michael Ashton as the entertainment for my department’s 2025 Virtual Holiday Party. Having previously seen Keith perform live, I thought I knew what I was getting, but I did not expect... ”

  • Altadena, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 21 miles from Diamond Bar
  • $50 and up.

Minerva Ariose is a great writer and performer with a stage presence that is felt throughout the room. Performing at many events throughout Los Angeles...

Bob Millspaugh

5.0 (58)
29 Verified bookings

  • Orange County, CA
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Diamond Bar
  • $150 - $2000

Tony M. said “Bob is an artist to the core. Singer, song writer, entertainer, charismatic man with great energy and creativity. He wrote a custom song for my uncle on his birthday which blew everyone away. For... ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Huntington Park, CA
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 24 miles from Diamond Bar
  • $250-1850

Megan M. said “Adam is SO talented. He sketched for our guests at our wedding and everyone was so impressed with his skills! He is easy to communicate with and reliable. I cannot recommend him enough! I will... ”
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Partners in Shine Music

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 25 miles from Diamond Bar
  • Contact for rates

Robert said “Oya and Kent were absolutely spectacular. They made our Fathers service very special, the performance was beautiful beyond what I imagined. OYA’s singing was 5 star , Kent on the piano created an... ”
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Ian Michael Scheller

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
33 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 25 miles from Diamond Bar
  • $450.00 and up

Alison Q. said “10/10 ”
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Ken Murray Magic

5.0 (23)
Top Performer
43 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 25 miles from Diamond Bar
  • Contact for rates

Kellie V. said “We had such a fantastic experience with magician, Ken at our bachelorette party in Avalon! From the moment he arrived—looking sharp and professional in a tuxedo—we knew we were in for something... ”
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DJ Mel

5.0 (67)
Top Performer
88 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 25 miles from Diamond Bar
  • $200-$5000

Cynthia C. said “Our senior (55+) community had a Senior Prom, and DJ Mel helped to make the evening unforgettable. She is communicative, warm, gracious, engaging, and energetic and was an absolute joy to work with... ”
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Joe Cummings - Best Emcee / Host & Auctioneer

5.0 (34)
Top Performer
36 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 25 miles from Diamond Bar
  • $500 and up

Lanelle G. said “Thank you so much, Joe, for doing such an outstanding job as our emcee and auctioneer at our annual fundraising event. You kept things moving, you made them interesting, and you helped us raise... ”
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Tom Ogden

5.0 (24)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Comedy Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 25 miles from Diamond Bar
  • Contact for rates

Sheri W. said “Tom was great, everyone loved him. He did both table tricks and strolling, even in the rain! Thanks Tom! ”

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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.