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277 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 45 miles from Lynchburg
  • $1000 and up

Mark M. said “We hired Scott for a Lattes and Laughs comedy show. He was very flexible and incredibly easy to work with. He immediately connected with the audience, and he kept them laughing during his entire set... ”

Kyle Edgell Caricatures

5.0 (6)
8 Verified bookings

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 45 miles from Lynchburg
  • Contact for rates

Phyllis M. said “Would absolutely recommend Kyle for your event! I hired her for our annual Christmas party because I wanted to do something different this year. Our employees loved their drawings and they had fun... ”

Palmyra Balloon Art

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Palmyra, VA
  • Balloon Twister / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 57 miles from Lynchburg
  • $100 and up

Carmen said “I am so please at the impeccable work done by Palmyra Ballon Art. Vendor arrived before the event started and once told where he was stationed he jumped right on in and begin to create art. The... ”

LaTesha Monique

5.0 (5)

  • South Hill, VA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 73 miles from Lynchburg
  • $250 and up

Chanel J. said “Oshun The Poet performed at my women’s empowerment, PowHERful! The objective of the event was empower women of all ages to be unapologetically themselves. The pieces performed by Oshun The Poet were... ”
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Richmond, VA
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Lynchburg
  • Negotiable

Curt D. said “It is a pleasure to offer a glowing review of comedian and speaker Jody Fuller following his appearance at the RUMC Men's Dinner. From start to finish, Jody delivered an evening that exceeded every... ”

  • Richmond, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Lynchburg
  • $1,500 – $5,000

Randy S. said “Jay Thomas delivers more than a speech. He delivers a reset. His message on resilience, accountability, and intentional living resonated deeply with our audience and left a lasting impact that... ”

  • Richmond, VA
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Lynchburg
  • $100 and up

Vivian S. said “I am VA Rep Theatre Education Manager Vivian Schwartz. I hired Spooky Hallow Storytellers as part of a summer camp event we were holding for middle and high school kids. If you have ever worked in... ”

Breeze The Poet

5.0 (2)

  • Richmond, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Lynchburg
  • Contact for rates

Kimberly S. said “Book Breeze! Great show & consistently draws a crowd. Fresh words delivered an unparalleled performance straight from the heart. ”

  • Richmond, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Lynchburg
  • Contact for rates

After spending years in the streets of Richmond, VA. living a life of crime and running with established gangstas, Marquise has embarked on a path of life and...

Roscoe Burnems

5.0 (3)

  • Richmond, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Lynchburg
  • Contact for rates

Krystal P. said “I had the pleasure of attending a Juneteenth event at my place of employment and Roscoe was the featured speaker. The poetry was the best I’d ever heard and the conversation with him that followed was... ”
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Storyteller Theresa G

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Petersburg, VA
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 97 miles from Lynchburg
  • Contact for rates

Dawn B. said “Theresa G has portrayed several figures for our organization. These include Florence Nightingale, a Tuskegee Airman and Queen Elizabeth. Each presentation was unique, interactive and suspenseful! ... ”

  • Lake Wilderness, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Lynchburg
  • Contact for rates

Peyton Stone, celebrated mystery author, takes you on a thrilling journey of suspense and unexpected twists. With her unusual animal companions and...
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Nick Courmon

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Durham, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Lynchburg
  • $500 and up (willing to work with budgets)

Courtney M. said “Nick Courman was a meaningful and memorable part of our Women’s History Month program. His spoken word performance brought encouragement, reflection, and a sense of healing into the room. Several... ”

Rhonda Sekhmet Ra

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
2 Verified bookings

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Lynchburg
  • Contact for rates

Rosalynd J. said “Rhonda Sekhmet Ra delivered an absolutely beautiful spoken word presentation, Her words were thoughtful, inspiring, and perfectly captured the significance of this special milestone. Rhonda took the... ”

  • Durham, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Lynchburg
  • Contact for rates

I guide leaders through techniques that develop compassion and mindfulness to enhance the workplace culture and to create an environment of collaboration,...

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Lynchburg
  • $100 and up

I am a poet, spoken word artist, and educational speaker in NC. I am Durham, NC 's sitting and first poet laureate.

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214 quotes sent

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

271st most popular

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.