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281 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
35 Verified bookings

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Maple Heights
  • $250-1850

Laurencia D. said “Our office hired Adam for a holiday party and everyone loved their caricatures - in fact everyone has them on display at their desk! Adam did a great job capturing everyone's personality in the... ”
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Desmond and Molly

5.0 (13)
18 Verified bookings

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Oldies Music / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Maple Heights
  • $125 and up.

Christine G. said “Our work in a skilled nursing facility, and our residents love them! This was the second time we had them, and I have already had residents asking if they will be back! Both are great but Molly is... ”
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Realm of the Reptile

4.98 (19)
47 Verified bookings

  • Akron, OH
  • Animal Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 23 miles from Maple Heights
  • Contact for rates

Russell M. said “Not only was Marissa entertaining, she was very informative and interactive. Everyone loved her and her friends and she is a must have at any event! ”

Angelin Chang

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Classical Pianist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Maple Heights
  • Contact for rates

Jaime C. said “Angelin did a phenomenal job performing at our Holiday Party. ”

  • Wilmot, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 53 miles from Maple Heights
  • Contact for rates

'Motivational' Giving hope and a voice to all people through my own experience leaving the Amish culture and learning to live in a new world.

  • Windsor, ON
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 98 miles from Maple Heights
  • $200-$5000

I am a Amazon Bestselling Author with my book The Overcomer Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage. I share my life story of overcoming bullying, low...
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Wandering Lantern Productions

4.97 (32)
Top Performer
70 Verified bookings

  • Detroit, MI
  • Murder Mystery / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Maple Heights
  • $100 and up

Katie W. said “I think the carolers were great! Our sponsors and customers loved having them there. Next year, we would probably like more than 2, but with 2 it was great. ”
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  • Detroit, MI
  • Middle Eastern Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Maple Heights
  • Contact for rates

Souhaila B. S. said “He is beyond amazing, arrived at time, very respectful and considerate! He has such a smooth amazing voice! Laith is very communicative and one of the most kind, warm person I’ve ever met. I highly... ”
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Jeff Ponders II

4.96 (22)
29 Verified bookings

  • Detroit, MI
  • Business Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Maple Heights
  • $350 and up

Debrah B. said “Jeff was excellent. Very punctual and engaging! Everyone loved him! ”
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Shawn Reynolds

5.0 (17)
23 Verified bookings

  • Detroit, MI
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Maple Heights
  • $1500-$4000

Trish M. said “Let me make this choice easy for you - hire Shawn for your event! Hiring a comedian for a "corporate" event is not an easy task. You want them to be entertaining but also "clean." Shawn is that and... ”

Watercolor Connections

4.93 (18)
37 Verified bookings

  • Detroit, MI
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Maple Heights
  • $500 per hour

I'sha S. said “Guest were RAVING about their portraits and sharing them all over social media! It truly was a show stopper! ”

  • Detroit, MI
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Maple Heights
  • Contact for rates

Multi talented, professional, capable of handling any level of event service. I am a Minister, Singer, poet, motivational speaker, and multilevel entertainer

Peace

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Detroit, MI
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Maple Heights
  • Contact for rates

Domonique R. said “There are no words that would adequately describe or express the artistry of Peace. The humbleness in the details of her spirit, the calmness of her energy and the purpose in her passion is authentic,... ”

  • Detroit, MI
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Maple Heights
  • Contact for rates

Chera B. said “Kimberly has led discussions and ladies programs at church and has always been transparent and inspiring to all those present. She has wonderful presence in front of the audience and is warm and... ”

  • Zanesville, OH
  • Animal Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 105 miles from Maple Heights
  • $300-600 depending on show type

Kristin C. said “Leaping Lizards Adventure is an absolute gem! This show is both educational and fun for all ages. All the kids loved holding the ball pythons and the blue-tongued skink. Even a few parents got... ”

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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.

272nd most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #272 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.