Banner image for Arts/Entertainment Speaker
0%

Just a couple more things…

We need some additional information to ensure we find the perfect talent for your event!

279 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Pomona, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $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...
Featured

Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Anaheim, CA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 18 miles from Pomona
  • 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. ”
Featured

Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Anaheim, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 18 miles from Pomona
  • $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... ”
Featured

Magic Makers Entertainment

4.78 (17)
Top Performer
49 Verified bookings

  • Orange, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 19 miles from Pomona
  • $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... ”

  • Riverside, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Pomona
  • 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,...

  • Riverside, CA
  • Business Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Pomona
  • $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...

  • Riverside, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Pomona
  • $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,... ”

  • Cerritos, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 23 miles from Pomona
  • 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...
Featured

Keith Michael Ashton

4.47 (4)
2 Verified bookings

  • Pasadena, CA
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 23 miles from Pomona
  • $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.. ”

  • Altadena, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 24 miles from Pomona
  • $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
  • 24 miles from Pomona
  • $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... ”

FlipSide Poetry

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 27 miles from Pomona
  • $150 and up.

Amy P. said “I cannot say enough nice things about our experience with FlipSide. He wrote a BEAUTIFUL poem that was exactly what we had asked for due to his extensive research and showed up early to the event... ”

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 27 miles from Pomona
  • 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...
Featured

Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
35 Verified bookings

  • Huntington Park, CA
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from Pomona
  • $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... ”
Featured

Partners in Shine Music

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from Pomona
  • 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... ”

Start getting quotes

Tell us what you need and we’ll match you with the best options for your event. Receive messages and free, no-obligation quotes from interested talent right away.

Get quick quotes

Book with confidence

When you hire a Pomona Arts/Entertainment Speaker through GigSalad, you’re backed by our Worry-Free Guarantee. From secure payments to reliable support, we’ve got your back.

Learn more

Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

212 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 212 quotes to event planners.

271st most popular

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.