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Partners in Shine Music

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 35 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • 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... ”

  • Glendale, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 33 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • $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,...

Kat McDowell

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 35 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • Contact for rates

Deb M. said “In March of 2015, Kat and Masaki played at our wedding ceremony on the beach and at the reception following at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, CA. Both performances made our special day... ”

  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • 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
  • 17 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • 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...

  • Van Nuys, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • $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...

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 26 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • 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
  • 26 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • 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...

  • Burbank, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 30 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • 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... ”

  • Inglewood, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • 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...

  • Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • $2500 and up

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

  • Glendale, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 33 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • $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...

Fields on Film

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  • Glendale, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 33 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • $200 - $250

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

Hustle Diva

4.71 (9)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 35 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • $1250 and up

Kat P. said “I saw Hustle Diva at a poetry festival recently, and she blew me away with her motivational style poetry. I felt encouraged and ready to conquer certain issues in my life after I left. Anyone who... ”

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 35 miles from Thousand Oaks
  • Contact for rates

I present classes, workshops, and events, specializing in senior communities. Classes include Acting for Seniors; Storylines, a Personal Storytelling...

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In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 214 quotes to event planners.

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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.