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277 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Riverside, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 38 miles from Apple Valley
  • Contact for rates

Eric is the author of the book titled “How I Survived South Central” the story of a young boy withstand the notorious streets of South-Central Los Angeles,...

Chddr

5.0 (6)
3 Verified bookings

  • Lake Arrowhead, CA
  • Family Expert / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Apple Valley
  • $500 and up

Tawnya P. said “I would one million percent recommend this team. They were so well prepared, on time, funny, engaging and the list goes on and on. We had the best time and I really would love to do it again! ”

FlipSide Poetry

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from Apple Valley
  • $150 and up.

John E. said “Flip side brought down the house. He was professional, caring and inspiring. He tailored the spoken word specifically for my daughter and the occasion. My daughter and all the guests were uplifted... ”

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from Apple Valley
  • Contact for rates

I am an emulator on the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I have spoken at numerous venues to include civic, military, school sites, colleges and...

  • Riverside, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 38 miles from Apple Valley
  • $250 and up

Mark L. . E. C. . I. W. D. . said “Sara came to our conference to speak about the effects of trauma. Her testimony is not one for the faint of heart. Im pretty sure everyone in the room was tearing up. Even though Sara had a very real,... ”

  • Riverside, CA
  • Business Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 38 miles from Apple Valley
  • $500 - $10,000

Within Every Person is a Great Speaker If you are a CEO, Thought Leader or Business Coach we can help you. OUR MISSION We help leaders become unforgettable by...

  • Pomona, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 45 miles from Apple Valley
  • $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...

  • Altadena, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 58 miles from Apple Valley
  • $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...
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 59 miles from Apple Valley
  • 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. ... ”

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 59 miles from Apple Valley
  • Contact for rates

Disruptive event producer, musician & speaker, Carrie Anne will speak from 12-60 minutes at your event on entertaining topics themes having to do with...

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • Opera Singer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 59 miles from Apple Valley
  • $250-$2000

A classically trained Vocalist, composer, producer and director who can arrange any musical program for you. Valerian made his Metropolitan Opera debut in...
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Keith Michael Ashton

4.47 (4)
2 Verified bookings

  • Pasadena, CA
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 60 miles from Apple Valley
  • $200-4000

John H. said “The sway Keith has is remarkable. The ability to play a room is supreme and so refreshing and I thank him from the bottom of my heart for making my bday special.. ”
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Anaheim, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Apple Valley
  • $3,000-15,000

Tiina F. said “Jeff Houghton did a wonderful job as the event emcee for our 2026 Wall and Ceiling Conference, held April 30–May 2 in Las Vegas. Our program included awards, keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and a... ”
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Magic Makers Entertainment

4.78 (17)
Top Performer
49 Verified bookings

  • Orange, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Apple Valley
  • $400-$3000 depending on event specifications.

Kathy Z. said “I highly recommend having Richard perform his magic at your event! I hired him for my husband’s 70th birthday party. The guests were of various ages, and all were thoroughly entertained! In addition... ”

NVE Records

5.0 (1)

  • Murrieta, CA
  • Wedding DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 65 miles from Apple Valley
  • $100 and up

Hana L. said “I was a bit nervous about hiring a DJ for my wedding, mostly because I had no idea how to go about it. However, Gary was great! The song selection during my reception was amazing! He kept the party... ”

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

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.