speaker

Speaking to guests on a cruise liner — Hilary speaking to guests on a cruise liner

Hilary is sought-after as an experienced and accomplished speaker and presenter. She has delivered hundreds of lectures, talks, study days, entertainments, keynote and after dinner speeches to audiences across the world.

presentations

Presenting to a full house, Australia — Hilary presenting to a full house, Australia

Hilary’s presentations are a compelling blend of culture and entertainment drawing on broad experience in the international art market since 1976. Her presentations cover a wide variety of subjects, as diverse as Thomas Chippendale or Teddy Bears.

My Favourite Things, one of Hilary’s most popular presentations — *My Favourite Things*, one of Hilary’s most popular presentations

The Antiques Boatshow. Discussing treasures belonging to guests on board a cruise liner — *The Antiques Boatshow.* Discussing treasures belonging to guests on board a cruise liner

Visit to an antique dealer to arrange a visit by cruise liner guests, Rome, Italy

charity fundraising

Familiar with charity fund-raising events Hilary has successfully wielded her gavel at many charity auctions. She is an experienced auctioneer who honed her skills at Sotheby’s where, for over twenty years, she took landmark auctions in London and Geneva.

Corporate

Desert Island Books discussion with colleague Paul Atterbury, Dorchester Literary Festival, Dorset — *Desert Island Books* discussion with colleague Paul Atterbury, Dorchester Literary Festival, Dorset

Hilary preparing for her One Woman Roadshow, corporate client — Hilary preparing for her *One Woman Roadshow,* corporate client

Q&A for the BBC Countryfile Live event, Blenheim Palace, Oxford — Hilary taking part in a BBC Q&A at the BBC *Countryfile Live’* event, Blenheim Palace, Oxford

clients

Clients:

Museums and galleries including the V&A Museum (London), the Royal Academy (London), Te Papa Museum (Wellington, New Zealand)

Cruise lines including Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Cunard Line, P&O Cruises, Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines, Saga Cruises

Festivals including BBC Countryfile Live, the Canterbury Festival, the Dorchester Literary Festival

Continuing education including the Arts Society (UK), the Australia-Britain Society (Australia), The Arts Society/DFAS (New Zealand), three coast-to-coast tours for the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Societies

Corporate and charity including Aviva, Hilton Hotels, Pelican Cancer Care, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Santander Group, J Walter Thompson.

Use the contact page on this website to discuss commercial speaking engagements with Hilary Kay.

Hilary and colleague, Paul Atterbury, presenting their theatre show “Have You Had It Long, Madam?”, The Playhouse Theatre, Oxford — Hilary and colleague, Paul Atterbury, presenting their theatre show *“Have You Had It Long, Madam?”,* The Playhouse Theatre, Oxford