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263 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Lexington, KY
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Danville
  • Negotiable

Cindy M. said “Jody Fuller, a speaker, comedian, and soldier, entertained the audience at a dinner celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary in Gretna, Nebraska. As the event... ”

  • Lexington, KY
  • Voice Actor / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Danville
  • Contact for rates

I offer voiceovers for TV/Radio/Web commercials, e-Learning, audiobooks, documentary narration, animation, video games, apps, in-store announcements, or...

Uncle MeShorn

5.0 (1)

  • Louisville, KY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 68 miles from Danville
  • $500-$2000

Melisa R. said “I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with Uncle MeShorn during his appearance on Dove and Dragon Radio. His performance... ”

  • Louisville, KY
  • Industry Expert / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 68 miles from Danville
  • Contact for rates

We are an educational bourbon company based out of Louisville KY. We hold educational whiskey tastings, private tastings, educational speaker on the history...

KennyFresh

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Clarksville, IN
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 70 miles from Danville
  • $350-$2500

Brittney R. said “KennyFresh created a poem for my wedding. It was beautiful! The poem was made for us and he beautifully intertwined details that were special to us. He was responsive, timely, professional, and you... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 102 miles from Danville
  • $1000 and up

Carley H. said “Scott was hilarious and really engaging. The crowd was laughing the whole time and everyone had a good time. Would love to see him perform again! ”
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  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Corporate Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 102 miles from Danville
  • $1500 and up

Comedy ventriloquist Denny Baker always has the upper hand! Using a lively cast of characters and audience participation, your next banquet, awards night,...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 102 miles from Danville
  • Contact for rates

It is not often that enthusiasts or novices have access to the very people who work in the Scotch Industry, at least not the ones who have actually...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 102 miles from Danville
  • Contact for rates

N.R.G. da NuRa Goddezz is a dynamic Spoken Word Artist with 20 years of experience delivering powerful performances that blend poetry with live, genre-bending...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 102 miles from Danville
  • $5000 - $20,000

Vernon J. said “As a Spoken word artist, as a writer, he does phenomenal work. His delivery embodies the message and his writing embodies the spirit of the message. Everything I’ve ever hired him for he over... ”

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 102 miles from Danville
  • Contact for rates

Ready for a night (or day) of theatrical literature, over the top performance and a creative twist on how spoken word can be approached? I am your guy!!
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Danny Whitson Magic and Comedy

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • Comedy Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 116 miles from Danville
  • $ 600 to 5,000

Rachel B. said “Very funny and a little cheeky! Perfectly fit the vibe of the Bach party. Had a great time! ”

  • Bedford, IN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 125 miles from Danville
  • $375-$600

I present historical characters for events. Currently, my characters include Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch concentration camp survivor, and Martha Dandridge Custis...

  • Knoxville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 126 miles from Danville
  • $425 per student / call for group rates

KEYNOTE Interested in learning on a law enforcement related topic? Then book Derek for your next Keynote at your company. Or do you want the whole seminar...
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Comedy Magician Ben Young

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 138 miles from Danville
  • $500 to $5000

Callie F. said “From start to finish, first phone call to party date, Ben was great! He was punctual and entertaining, The birthday girls had a fantastic time and will be talking about this birthday party for a... ”
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  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 138 miles from Danville
  • Contact for rates

Jason Michaels' keynote programs seamlessly blend education and entertainment, captivating audiences with a unique mix of magic, storytelling, and...

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In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 219 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.