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277 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Johnny Ferretti

4.81 (37)
53 Verified bookings

  • Tujunga, CA
  • Opera Singer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 25 miles from Palmdale
  • $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! ”

  • Altadena, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 27 miles from Palmdale
  • $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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Mary Gallagher

5.0 (1)
4 Verified bookings

  • Burbank, CA
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 30 miles from Palmdale
  • $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
  • 30 miles from Palmdale
  • 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
  • 30 miles from Palmdale
  • 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...
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Keith Michael Ashton

4.47 (4)
2 Verified bookings

  • Pasadena, CA
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 30 miles from Palmdale
  • $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... ”
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Nathaniel Segal

4.85 (20)
Top Performer
35 Verified bookings

  • North Hollywood, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Palmdale
  • Contact for rates

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
  • 31 miles from Palmdale
  • 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,...

  • Glendale, CA
  • Lighting Company / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Palmdale
  • $1000

Tansform your event with sound that truly impresses. At Luxury Sound and Lighting, we combine cutting edge technology with a touch of luxury to make every event...

  • Glendale, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Palmdale
  • $175 - 200

I do lectures for senior citizens about film history and vintage fashion. I cover a variety of topics including Hollywood scandals, musicals, film noir,...

Fields on Film

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  • Glendale, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Palmdale
  • $200 - $250

Experienced Film Programmer, Writer, Teacher, and Lecturer. Programmed and lectured at many massive film retrospective events, including the...

  • Glendale, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Palmdale
  • $500-2000

A rip-roarin’, fun, high-energy talk about cartoons, their history, and their relationship to our culture. From a 25-year veteran of the LA-based animation...

  • Van Nuys, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 33 miles from Palmdale
  • $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...

  • Reseda, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 35 miles from Palmdale
  • 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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Partners in Shine Music

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 37 miles from Palmdale
  • 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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Joe Cummings - Best Emcee / Host & Auctioneer

5.0 (34)
Top Performer
36 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 37 miles from Palmdale
  • $500 and up

Kimlin C. J. said “Joe was absolutely amazing. I hired him to be the auctioneer, he went above and beyond the call of duty. Asked me about current sponsorships to determine the max level. I can't wait to have him... ”

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

221 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 221 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.