American Program Bureau’s (APB) fine arts speakers hail from many walks of life including: actors, teachers, journalists, astronauts, and artists. APB’s keynote speakers deliver well-crafted fine arts speeches that give audiences a deeper understanding and appreciation for process, creativity, and the impact the fine arts have on our lives.
Mikhail Shvydkoy
A distinguished professor of foreign theater history and a member of the Academy of Humanities, Shvydkoy speaks with authority on a variety of topics ranging from the theater history of the Soviet Union, to politics, art, culture, and the media.
Cheech Marin
As actor, director, writer, musician, Chicano art collector, and humanitarian, Marin is best known for his role as half of the hilarious "Cheech & Chong" duo. He has other television and movie credits to he name, and his Chicano art collection is the largest held by a private citizen.
Chip Kidd
A brilliant designer who allies content and imagination with visuals, Kidd creates some of the most impactful, and yet subtle images that draw readers between the covers of a wide range of literature today. Iconic and ingenious, he lives up to the public fanfare that has crowned him "the closest thing to a rock star" in ...
Roberto Salas
A photographer and photojournalist, Salas is an American citizen who lived in Cuba for nearly 50 years. He has documented the stories of the controversial nation, the saga of the its revolution, and the life of its enigmatic leader, publishing some of the last photos taken of a robust Castro.
Jane Seymour
Truly a modern Renaissance woman, award-winning actress Seymour has found success in all aspects of her rich life. Recently a hit on Dancing with the Stars, she has gone from leading roles in films, on Broadway and on television in Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman to tapping into her talent as accomplished artist, ...
Victoria Rowell
Emmy-nominated Rowell has been honored with 12 NAACP Image Awards and is a staunch advocate for foster children. Her memoir, The Women Who Raised Me, reveals the transformational power of mentoring, love, art, and womanhood that inspires and empowers women and families. Her novel, Secrets of a Soap Opera ...
Justin Bua
World-class commercial and fine artist, Hip-Hop cultural icon and entrepreneur, he brings his paintings to life in his theatrical presentations. Combining autobiography with social, cultural, and political history, he transforms himself into a slice of his native New York's multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population as it ...
Matthew Bogdanos
His resume would put Indiana Jones to shame. An officer on the Marines, former middleweight boxer, and holder of degrees in law and the classics, the 47-year-old New Yorker handled the case against Sean "Puffy" Combs as a prosecutor in the Manhattan D.A.'s office. Recalled to active duty after September 11, the reservist ...
Diane Keaton
An actress, director, and producer, the Oscar-winning Keaton has over 50 films under her belt, including The Godfather, Something’s Gotta Give, and Father of the Bride. Admired for her intelligent humor, Keaton’s keynotes on gender and aging in Hollywood, being fearless, and balancing both work ...
David Galenson
Professor of economics at the University of Chicago and research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, Galenson is known for his extensive analysis on the process of creativity – specifically, for his theory on the experimental versus conceptual thought process. Lauded for his foresight in understanding ...
Bruce Sterling
Futurist and famed author Bruce Sterling helped found the cyberpunk movement in science fiction and catapulted him to fame within the revolutionary new genre. Best known for his eight science fiction novels, he is also the author of several nonfiction works including, The Hacker Crackdown: Law and Disorder on the ...
Bill Ivey
Bill Ivey is the Founding Director of the Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy at Vanderbilt University, an arts policy research center. He also directs the Center's Washington-based program for senior government career staff, the Arts Industries Policy Forum, and serves as Senior Consultant to Leadership ...
Michael Emerson
An award-winning actor known for his role as "Benjamin Linus" in the hit series Lost, Michael Emerson is a 2009 Emmy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and a 2010 Golden Globe nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series, or Motion Picture Made for ...
Anika Noni Rose
A self motivated young woman with a big dream, you most recently heard Anika Noni Rose as the voice of "Princess Tiana" in Disney's animated hit movie, The Princess & The Frog. A new and special kind of Disney Princess, Rose has led The Princess & The Frog to three Oscar nominations, including Best Animated ...
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